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

56°F

13°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 04:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE Polebridge MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain likely.  Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8600 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then rain.  Snow level 7300 feet rising to 8700 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before midnight, then rain and snow likely between midnight and 3am, then snow likely after 3am.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain likely. Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8600 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then rain. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 8700 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before midnight, then rain and snow likely between midnight and 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles ENE Polebridge MT
 48.86°N 114°W (Elev. 7201 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
5pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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