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

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

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
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Plains MT

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    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.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    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%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

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

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    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.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Plains MT
 47.48°N 114.91°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
2am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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