Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

POLEBRIDGE (POEM8)

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

NA

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Polebridge MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:44am until February 19, 08:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:44am until February 19, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 2pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -5. Wind chill values as low as -34. Northeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: -5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -31. North northeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -23. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -30. North northeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 2pm. Patchy blowing snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -5. Wind chill values as low as -34. Northeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -31. North northeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -23. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ENE Polebridge MT
 48.81°N 114.03°W (Elev. 6883 ft)
2:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
5am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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