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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 12 Jan 09:26 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Plains MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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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:
1:01 pm MST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 12, 2026-6pm MST Jan 19, 2026
 
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