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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 >

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 11:14 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Darby MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow, mainly before 2pm. Areas of fog after 3pm. Areas of freezing fog before 3pm. High near 32. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Areas of fog before 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas Fog
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. Patchy fog after 1pm. High near 31. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 2pm. Areas of fog after 3pm. Areas of freezing fog before 3pm. High near 32. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Areas of fog before 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. Patchy fog after 1pm. High near 31. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Darby MT
 46.03°N 114.47°W (Elev. 7133 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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