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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

POLEBRIDGE (POEM8)

Lat: 48.78485°NLon: 114.27997°WElev: 3574.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 07:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Polebridge MT

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 08:00am until December 27, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 7am. High near 25. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 24 to 29 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 7am. High near 25. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 24 to 29 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Polebridge MT
 48.69°N 114.48°W (Elev. 6476 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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