Snow Squalls in the Northeast U.S. on Thursday; Heavy Rain Along the Gulf Coast

An arctic cold front will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast on Thursday, bringing moderate to heavy snow, strong winds, and possible whiteout conditions through Thursday afternoon. A storm system interacting with Gulf moisture will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the western and central Gulf Coast on Thursday. Isolated instances of flash flooding will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from December 5, 05:00 AM MST until December 6, 05:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

32°F

0°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	ENE 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	03 Dec 07:26 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles W Plains MT

Winter Storm Watch December 5, 05:00am until December 6, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. Low around 32. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Sunday Night

Snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 11am. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Monday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.