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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 04:26 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Plains MT

  • Today

    Today: 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    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

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
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. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
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 likely before 3am, then 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)
2:01 am MDT Apr 18, 2026
5am MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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