Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

Lat: 45.81556°NLon: 114.25833°WElev: 4420.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Mar 12:14 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Darby MT

Winter Storm Warning March 14, 03:00am until March 14, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 14, 03:00am until March 14, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers likely after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -7. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight.  Low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 3am, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers likely after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -7. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 3am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Darby MT
 46.03°N 114.47°W (Elev. 7133 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 14, 2026
3am MDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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