Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from March 14, 12:00 PM MDT until March 15, 12:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

45°F

7°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	SSE 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	14 Mar 03:26 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Plains MT

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sun
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 10 °F
Snow Likely
then Partly
Cloudy
Sunday
High: 29 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 40 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 45 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. West northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Snow before noon, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Wednesday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Thursday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.