Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.5 in (1032.85 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 08:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Hamilton MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Hamilton MT
 46.19°N 113.95°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
1:03 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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