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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

Miles City, Frank Wiley Field Airport (KMLS)

Lat: 46.42806°NLon: 105.88639°WElev: 2628.0ft.

Clear

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 08:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Miles City MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Miles City MT
 46.33°N 106.08°W (Elev. 2543 ft)
Last Update:
4:09 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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