Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 08:26 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Plains MT

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 30 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming east in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Plains MT
 47.37°N 114.73°W (Elev. 5036 ft)
2:07 am MST Jan 19, 2026
8am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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