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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 07 Mar 12:53 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: A 30 percent chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow. 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 22 °F

    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 chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 30 percent 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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 chance of snow. 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 snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Windy.
Thursday Night
A chance of 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:
11:52 pm MST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Mar 7, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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