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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

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Hamilton MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Hamilton MT
 46.19°N 113.95°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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