Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

HOT SPRINGS (HOTM8)

Lat: 47.61303°NLon: 114.61539°WElev: 2730.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Plains MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:00am until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 2am and 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light east wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 2am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light east wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Plains MT
 47.61°N 114.68°W (Elev. 3009 ft)
1:01 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
2pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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