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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Butte MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Butte MT
 45.99°N 112.65°W (Elev. 5407 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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