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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

POLEBRIDGE (POEM8)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 04:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Polebridge MT

Winter Weather Advisory until January 3, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 3, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy dense fog after 11pm. Areas of dense freezing fog before 11pm, then areas of dense freezing fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog after 5pm. Areas of dense freezing fog. High near 27. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy dense fog after 11pm. Areas of dense freezing fog before 11pm, then areas of dense freezing fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog after 5pm. Areas of dense freezing fog. High near 27. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Polebridge MT
 49°N 114.23°W (Elev. 7096 ft)
Last Update:
4:14 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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