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 >

Current conditions at

PHILIPSBURG (PHGM8)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 03:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Philipsburg MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:43am until January 2, 12:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:43am until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WNW Philipsburg MT
 46.42°N 113.59°W (Elev. 7221 ft)
1:02 am MST Jan 2, 2026
3am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database