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 92%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 06:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles E Swan Lake MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Patchy fog. High near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °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 30. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °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.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. Patchy fog. High near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 11 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 32. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles E Swan Lake MT
 47.99°N 113.41°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
1:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
6pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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