Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

NINE MILE (NINM8)

Lat: 47.07133°NLon: 114.40139°WElev: 3314.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:59 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Frenchtown MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:25pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:25pm until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -1. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East northeast wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. North wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -1. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East northeast wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Frenchtown MT
 47.12°N 114.27°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
11:27 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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