Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Intermountain West and East Coast

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Intermountain West and East Coast states. Flooding, gusty winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread northward across the Mississippi Valley the next few days. Looking for snow, the first winter storm of the season is underway across the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Oct 03:26 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Plains MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5pm.  Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Plains MT
 47.54°N 115.01°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Oct 11, 2026
4pm MDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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