Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

49°F

9°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SW 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	25 Mar 01:26 AM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Plains MT

Overnight
Low: 43 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday
High: 54 °F
Chance Rain
then Mostly
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 65 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 1am, then gradually ending. Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 58.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.