Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 07:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles E Swan Lake MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 7 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 7 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 7 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 7 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles E Swan Lake MT
 47.9°N 113.42°W (Elev. 5079 ft)
2:07 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
8pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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