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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Jan 12:26 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Plains MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Plains MT
 47.37°N 114.73°W (Elev. 5036 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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