Significant and Catastrophic Flooding in the Pacific Northwest; Very Cold Temperatures in the Northern Plains

The atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest will begin to subside today, but lingering rainfall will exacerbate ongoing catastrophic major river flooding, and landslides will continue across portions of western Washington and northwest Oregon for several days. Arctic air will plummet southward into the Northern Plains today, bringing cold air in the single digits to the region by Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

POLEBRIDGE (POEM8)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Dec 07:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Polebridge MT

Flood Watch December 11, 08:54am until December 11, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch December 11, 08:54am until December 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 34. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 27 by 5pm. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 34. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Polebridge MT
 48.72°N 114.32°W (Elev. 5095 ft)
1:02 am MST Dec 11, 2025
8am MST Dec 11, 2025-6pm MST Dec 17, 2025
 
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