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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BEACH (K20U)

Lat: 46.93°NLon: 103.98°WElev: 2756ft.

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.77 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 2 Jan 1:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Sentinel Butte ND

Dense Fog Advisory January 2, 01:32am until January 2, 11:00am
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Dense Fog Advisory
  •  
    Dense Fog Advisory January 2, 01:32am until January 2, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Widespread dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread dense fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Widespread dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 11 to 13 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Sentinel Butte ND
 46.87°N 103.7°W
Last Update:
1:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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