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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 07:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Swan Lake MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog between 10pm and 11pm. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. Patchy fog. High near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog between 10pm and 11pm. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Patchy fog. High near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Swan Lake MT
 47.95°N 113.78°W (Elev. 6237 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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