Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

LIBBY (LBBM8)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:25 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Fortine MT

Winter Weather Advisory until February 17, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 17, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. East northeast wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. East northeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Fortine MT
 48.58°N 115.15°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
1:01 am MST Feb 17, 2026
6am MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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