Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

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

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Apr 02:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Hamilton MT

Winter Storm Watch April 2, 12:00am until April 3, 06:00am
Winter Weather Advisory April 2, 12:00am until April 3, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then rain and snow showers between 3pm and 4pm, then snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then rain and snow showers between 3pm and 4pm, then snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 21. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Hamilton MT
 46.25°N 114.46°W (Elev. 6716 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
2pm MDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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