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

Avalanche Warning

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

57°F

14°C

Humidity	35%
Wind Speed	ESE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	19 Mar 02:00 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

28 Miles SSW Heart Butte MT

This Afternoon
High: 41 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Breezy.
Chance Rain
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 44 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 36 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 9100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A chance of rain before midnight, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 8100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 9am. High near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 31.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Monday Night

A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Tuesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.