Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

STILLWATER (STWM8)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Dec 01:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Whitefish MT

Winter Storm Watch December 5, 05:00am until December 6, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 23. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 9am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 27. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 23. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 27. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Whitefish MT
 48.49°N 114.37°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
1:31 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
1pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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