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

Avalanche Warning

Current conditions at

LIBBY (LBBM8)

Lat: 48.40361°NLon: 115.53917°WElev: 2070.0ft.

52°F

11°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	N 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	19 Mar 11:25 AM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Fortine MT

Today
High: 48 °F
Chance Rain
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Rain Likely
Friday
High: 47 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 45 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Rain. High near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 41.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

Monday Night

A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.