Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lolo Pass (ITD28)

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

unknown precip

42°F

6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NNE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 11 Apr 04:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SW Alberton MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9pm.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 7 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 9pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 9pm and midnight, then snow after midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 36. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 7 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 9pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 9pm and midnight, then snow after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SW Alberton MT
 46.86°N 114.77°W (Elev. 6404 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
4pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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