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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 02:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles E Fortine MT

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

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 8am. High near 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 8am. High near 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 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 1. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles E Fortine MT
 48.76°N 114.59°W (Elev. 6099 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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