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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 S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 01:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE Polebridge 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 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and 5pm. High near 27. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 8pm. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. High near 10. Northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and 5pm. High near 27. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 8pm. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. High near 10. Northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ENE Polebridge MT
 48.87°N 114.04°W (Elev. 6204 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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