Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 Jan 01:26 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Plains MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of rain after 2am.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of rain after 2am. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Plains MT
 47.37°N 114.73°W (Elev. 5036 ft)
2:06 am MST Jan 29, 2026
2am MST Jan 29, 2026-6pm MST Feb 4, 2026
 
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