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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 07:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Hamilton MT

Winter Weather Advisory until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. Patchy fog before 11am. Areas of freezing fog after 11am. High near 30. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow. Patchy fog before 11am. Areas of freezing fog after 11am. High near 30. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Hamilton MT
 46.24°N 114.36°W (Elev. 7936 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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