Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

HELENA VALLEY (HVMT)

Lat: 46.67917°NLon: 111.98333°WElev: 3673.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE East Helena MT

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE East Helena MT
 46.71°N 111.79°W (Elev. 4304 ft)
4:37 am MST Jan 2, 2026
6am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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