Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 20, 06:00 AM MDT until March 21, 12:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 06:05 AM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Helena MT

High Wind Watch March 20, 06:00am until March 21, 12:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Today
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Sunny
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 57 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.