Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Swan Lake MT

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 37. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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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 19, 2026
9am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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