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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

PHILIPSBURG (PHGM8)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Philipsburg MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WNW Philipsburg MT
 46.42°N 113.59°W (Elev. 7221 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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