Heavy Precipitation in the West; Wintry Mix in the North; Fire Weather in the High Plains

Pacific moisture will continue to bring locally heavy coastal/lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow to the West Coast and portions of the Intermountain West through Monday. A wintry mix will create hazardous travel across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest into early Monday. Dry, gusty winds are resulting in elevated to critical fire weather in the south/central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

POLEBRIDGE (POEM8)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 04 Jan 06:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE Fortine MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 20. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ENE Fortine MT
 48.86°N 114.64°W (Elev. 6585 ft)
1:02 pm MST Jan 4, 2026
7pm MST Jan 4, 2026-6pm MST Jan 11, 2026
 
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