Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles E Swan Lake MT

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 4600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 4600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles E Swan Lake MT
 47.95°N 113.56°W (Elev. 3819 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
10am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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