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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 07 Mar 02:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Helena MT

High Wind Warning March 8, 03:00am until March 9, 12:00am
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High Wind Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain between 11am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain between 11am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Windy.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Helena MT
 46.59°N 111.98°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
Last Update:
2:42 am MST Mar 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Mar 7, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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