Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until March 14, 12:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

Lat: 47.46622°NLon: 114.87961°WElev: 2481.0ft.

39°F

4°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	NW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	13 Mar 01:26 PM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Plains MT

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 02:06pm until March 14, 12:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 02:06pm until March 14, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Sat
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 36 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. High near 36. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Low around 32. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow before 3pm, then snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. West southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 3pm. Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Wednesday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Thursday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.