Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

JETTE (JETM8)

Lat: 47.76706°NLon: 114.23378°WElev: 3593.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 17 Apr 01:43 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Swan Lake MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm.  Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm. Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Swan Lake MT
 47.84°N 113.82°W (Elev. 3205 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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