Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 Apr 10:26 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Plains MT

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 3pm.  Snow level rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 3pm. Snow level rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Plains MT
 47.47°N 114.87°W (Elev. 2933 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 17, 2026
10am MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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