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

Current conditions at

POLEBRIDGE (POEM8)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Polebridge MT

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 45. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 45. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Polebridge MT
 48.74°N 114.36°W (Elev. 5928 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
8am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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