Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lolo Pass (ITD28)

Lat: 46.63592°NLon: 114.58037°WElev: 5262.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:30 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Florence MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm.  Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Florence MT
 46.66°N 114.39°W (Elev. 6614 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
5pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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