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 >

Current conditions at

POLEBRIDGE (POEM8)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Polebridge MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:02pm until February 19, 08:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:02pm until February 19, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Patchy blowing snow before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -40. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 24 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Areas of blowing snow before 11am, then patchy blowing snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -7. Wind chill values as low as -43. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -36. North wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 3pm. Patchy blowing snow. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 4am. Patchy blowing snow before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -40. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 24 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Areas of blowing snow before 11am, then patchy blowing snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -7. Wind chill values as low as -43. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -36. North wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
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 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Polebridge MT
 48.92°N 114.02°W (Elev. 7989 ft)
11:27 am MST Feb 17, 2026
1pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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