Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

HELENA (HRWM8)

Lat: 46.73167°NLon: 112.01917°WElev: 3800.0ft.

58°F

14°C

Humidity	42%
Wind Speed	ESE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	05 May 04:53 PM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Canyon Creek MT

This Afternoon
High: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 53 °F
Chance Rain
and Windy
Monday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Windy
Tuesday
High: 47 °F
Windy. Mostly
Cloudy then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow and
Windy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain Likely
Thursday
High: 56 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then rain likely, mainly between 3am and 5am. Low around 41. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 29 to 34 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 29 to 34 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night

Rain and snow. Low around 36. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

Snow before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and noon, then rain after noon. High near 44. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 66.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 74.