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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from March 13, 01:38 PM MDT until March 15, 12:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	WSW 11 MPH
Barometer	29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	37°F (3°C)
Last update	13 Mar 10:30 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Butte MT

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sun
Winter Weather Advisory
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 38 °F⇓
Snow and
Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 12 °F
Snow Likely
and Blustery
then Chance
Snow
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Monday
High: 46 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday
High: 53 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. Low around 35. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. Temperature rising to near 38 by noon, then falling to around 27 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a west northwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 19 to 29 mph decreasing to 6 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

A slight chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.