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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

POLEBRIDGE (POEM8)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Polebridge 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: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Calm wind.

    Low: -3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. North wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Polebridge MT
 48.79°N 114.28°W (Elev. 3625 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 am MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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