Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Mar 11:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Swan Lake MT

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 11:48am until March 14, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 11:48am until March 14, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 23. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. West southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 3am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 23. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. West southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 3am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Swan Lake MT
 47.92°N 113.68°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 13, 2026
11am MDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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