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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 11:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

36°F

2°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	NNE 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 03:26 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Plains MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:03pm until February 18, 11:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:03pm until February 18, 11:00pm
NOW until 11:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 19 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 24 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. North northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as zero. East northeast wind around 8 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.