DAMAGING WIND potential for Montana and portions of Idaho tonight and again Tuesday night and Wednesday. Gusts 50 mph+ tonight and 60 to 70 mph by Wednesday could knock down branches and topple trees. Power outages and damage to structures are possible.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
CABINET (TROUT CREEK) (TRCM8)
Lat: 47.86686°NLon: 115.62784°WElev: 2379.0ft.NA
48°F
9°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | SSE 1 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 47°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 15 Dec 04:16 PM MST |
Extended Forecast for
8 Miles W Happys Inn MT
Flash Flood Watch until December 17, 02:00pm
High Wind Watch December 17, 05:00am until December 17, 05:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 16, 03:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 40 °F
Rain Likely
and BreezyTonight
Low: 31 °F
Windy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Slight Chance
SnowTuesday
High: 35 °F
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing SnowTuesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
then
Rain/Snow and
Blowing SnowWednesday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowWednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Chance Snow
and Patchy
Blowing SnowThursday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a slight chance of snow between 4am and 5am. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow before 11am, then patchy blowing snow after noon. High near 35. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow before 2am, then rain and snow. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm, then widespread blowing snow after 4am. Snow level 5400 feet. Low around 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. High near 35. Windy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Happys Inn MT
48.08°N 115.32°W (Elev. 5443 ft)
48.08°N 115.32°W (Elev. 5443 ft)
1:01 pm MST Dec 15, 2025
5pm MST Dec 15, 2025-6pm MST Dec 22, 2025
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