Blizzard Conditions Are Forecast Across Parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes

In the north-central U.S., a strong storm will continue to bring heavy snow and gusty to high winds over parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest tonight before moving across the Great Lakes with heavy lake effect snow Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Nov 11:26 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Plains MT

Winter Weather Advisory until November 26, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until November 26, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow between 2pm and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 22. North wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow between 2pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thanksgiving Day
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 32. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 22. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Plains MT
 47.47°N 114.78°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
1:01 pm MST Nov 25, 2025
12am MST Nov 26, 2025-6pm MST Dec 2, 2025
 
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