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 VALLEY (HVMT)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Mar 06:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE East Helena MT

Winter Weather Advisory March 5, 07:18am until March 5, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 5, 07:18am until March 5, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE East Helena MT
 46.79°N 111.62°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
3:27 am MST Mar 5, 2026
7am MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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