Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

Lat: 46.25463°NLon: 114.1246°WElev: 3644.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 10 Dec 01:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Darby MT

Flood Watch until December 11, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until December 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 7800 feet rising to 9100 feet in the afternoon. High near 35. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 33. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. West southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet rising to 9100 feet in the afternoon. High near 35. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 33. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Darby MT
 46.14°N 114.52°W (Elev. 7270 ft)
1:02 am MST Dec 10, 2025
1am MST Dec 10, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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