Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 8, 03:00 AM MDT until March 9, 12:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity	41%
Wind Speed	W 23 MPH
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	06 Mar 05:05 PM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Helena MT

High Wind Watch March 8, 03:00am until March 9, 12:00am

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High Wind Watch

Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 56 °F
Slight Chance
Rain and
Windy
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Chance Rain
and Windy
then Chance
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Monday
High: 43 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 22 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Blustery
Tuesday
High: 35 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Areas of blowing dust after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Windy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Windy.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

Friday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy.