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Prolonged dangerous winter storm conditions in the high country of western Montana and north-central Idaho later this week with localized damaging winds

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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed ENE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Mar 01:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Swan Lake MT

Winter Storm Watch March 11, 06:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely, mainly after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Swan Lake MT
 47.97°N 113.78°W (Elev. 5968 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 am MDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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