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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Jan 12:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Swan Lake MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of snow after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 25. West wind around 7 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 25. West wind around 7 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Swan Lake MT
 47.92°N 113.68°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
2:06 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
12am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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