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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

Lat: 45.95472°NLon: 112.4975°WElev: 5545.0ft.

light snow

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Butte MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:54am until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:54am until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
Butte MT
 46.01°N 112.52°W (Elev. 5522 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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