Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Helmville MT-200 MP 53.3 (MTHLM)

Lat: 46.96826°NLon: 112.97487°WElev: 4199.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 11:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Ovando MT

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Patchy blowing snow between 2pm and 5pm. High near 27. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Patchy blowing snow after 8pm. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 2pm. High near 16. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Patchy blowing snow between 2pm and 5pm. High near 27. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Patchy blowing snow after 8pm. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 2pm. High near 16. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Ovando MT
 47.17°N 113.09°W (Elev. 7034 ft)
1:02 am MST Dec 25, 2025
11am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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