Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

Lat: 46.60445°NLon: 111.9892°WElev: 3874.0ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 03:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Helena MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before 2am, then rain between 2am and 3am, then rain and snow after 3am.  Low around 33. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 3pm.  High near 46. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow before 2am, then rain between 2am and 3am, then rain and snow after 3am. Low around 33. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 3pm. High near 46. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Helena MT
 46.61°N 111.99°W (Elev. 3878 ft)
2:41 pm MST Mar 4, 2026
3pm MST Mar 4, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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