Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Concerns in the Southwest; Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding through early next week over the Southwest and Four Corners. A coastal storm is expected to impact the southeast U.S. coast and mid-Atlantic regions with flooding, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain up much of the East Coast through early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

Lat: 46.60445°NLon: 111.9892°WElev: 3874.0ft.

light snow

36°F

2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 12 Oct 05:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Elliston MT

Winter Weather Advisory October 12, 06:11am until October 13, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory October 12, 06:11am until October 13, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 19. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Snow, mainly before noon.  High near 25. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. East northeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3pm.  High near 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 35. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 19. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Columbus Day
Snow, mainly before noon. High near 25. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. East northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3pm. High near 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Elliston MT
 46.56°N 112.32°W (Elev. 6168 ft)
4:33 am MDT Oct 12, 2025
6am MDT Oct 12, 2025-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2025
 
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