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

STILLWATER (STWM8)

Lat: 48.53944°NLon: 114.55944°WElev: 3116.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles S Fortine MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 3am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles S Fortine MT
 48.46°N 114.9°W (Elev. 5902 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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