Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

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

Rain

38°F

3°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 05 Mar 06:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Helena MT

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow before 3pm, then snow likely between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm.  High near 43. West northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow before 3pm, then snow likely between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. High near 43. West northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Helena MT
 46.58°N 112.01°W (Elev. 4111 ft)
3:27 am MST Mar 5, 2026
7am MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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