Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

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

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 06 Jan 11:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Helena MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Helena MT
 46.6°N 112.08°W (Elev. 4052 ft)
10:42 pm MST Jan 6, 2026
12am MST Jan 7, 2026-6pm MST Jan 13, 2026
 
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