Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 07:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W Hamilton MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles W Hamilton MT
 46.26°N 114.4°W (Elev. 7992 ft)
2:07 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
8pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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