Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HOT SPRINGS (HOTM8)

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

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Mar 10:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles N Plains MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -7. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow likely.  High near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -7. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles N Plains MT
 47.72°N 114.83°W (Elev. 5988 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Mar 14, 2026
10pm MDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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