Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 11:26 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Plains MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Plains MT
 47.38°N 114.91°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 18, 2026
12am MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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