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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

PHILIPSBURG (PHGM8)

Lat: 46.31525°NLon: 113.29858°WElev: 5280.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Philipsburg MT

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Philipsburg MT
 46.34°N 113.3°W (Elev. 5344 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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