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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 11:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Swan Lake MT

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    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 37. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 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 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 46. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 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 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 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 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Swan Lake MT
 47.97°N 113.78°W (Elev. 5968 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
11am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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