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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Mostly cloudy with rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 36F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 39F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 37 | 59 | 41 | 59 | 41 | 45 | 37 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 8 mph WNW | 9 mph NW | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 91% | 54% | 54% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 80% | 80% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 85% | 93% | 93% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 37 | 52 | 37 | 52 | 37 | 43 | 36 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 14 mph NW | 12 mph NW | 9 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 85% | 57% | 59% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 87% | 87% | 89% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 36 | 54 | 41 | 61 | 37 | 48 | 39 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 11 mph NNW | 4 mph North | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 78% | 63% | 39% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 68% | 60% | 31% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
9:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 36 | 66 | 32 | 72 | 27 | 48 | 34 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 8 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 76% | 28% | 17% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 12% | 92% | 97% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 34 | 59 | 36 | 66 | 34 | 39 | 39 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 5 mph SW | 6 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 62% | 41% | 29% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 95% | 42% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 39 | 48 | 41 | 55 | 34 | 52 | 43 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 5 mph West | 12 mph North | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 100% | 73% | 43% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 100% | 96% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 70 | 37 | 66 | 34 | 55 | 43 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 3 mph NE | 7 mph NE | 2 mph North |
| Humidity | 88% | 31% | 30% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 43% | 23% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 39 | 63 | 41 | 66 | 23 | 43 | 34 |
| Wind | 3 mph North | 1 mph NNE | 7 mph SE | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 100% | 43% | 19% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 91% | 96% | 70% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 39 | 59 | 45 | 59 | 45 | 43 | 41 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 6 mph West | 6 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 100% | 59% | 57% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 58% | 72% | 61% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 39 | 57 | 43 | 59 | 45 | 43 | 43 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 5 mph WNW | 5 mph NW | 1 mph NW |
| Humidity | 98% | 55% | 58% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 48% | 46% | 44% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 41 | 61 | 36 | 61 | 30 | 46 | 30 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph NW | 4 mph NNW | 1 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 100% | 39% | 31% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 40% | 39% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KHLN) | 68 °F | 42 °F |
| Record (KHLN) | 91 °F (2006) | 26 °F (1903) |
| Yesterday | 56 °F | 41 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 16 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| Three Forks, Montana | 55 miles | 2.7 | 2:46 AM MDT 2013-05-14 |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:51 AM MDT | 8:58 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:15 AM MDT | 9:35 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:28 AM MDT | 10:21 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:31 AM MDT | 11:19 PM MDT |
| Moon | 1:42 PM MDT | 2:10 AM MDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 19m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 07m
Tomorrow will be 2m 13s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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71 °F
Glendive
70 °F
Baker
69 °F
Sidney-Richland
69 °F
Miles City
64 °F
Glasgow
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39 °F
West Yellowstone
42 °F
Butte
44 °F
Dillon
46 °F
Cut Bank
46 °F
Great Falls
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Frohner Meadow | 0 in | 6480 ft |
| Brackett Creek | 14 in | 7320 ft |
| Nevada Ridge | 5 in | 7020 ft |
| Boulder Mountain | 26 in | 7950 ft |
| Pickfoot Creek | 0 in | 6650 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Helena | 57 °F | Overcast | 2:53 PM MDT |
| Butte | 56 °F | Overcast | 2:53 PM MDT |
| Drummond | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Bozeman | 59 °F | Partly Cloudy | 2:56 PM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AIP2692 Butte, MT |
KBZN | 03:10PM | On Time |
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QXE2460 Seattle, WA |
KBZN | 03:12PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KHLN) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 358° (North) |
| Ceiling: | 7500 ft |
METAR KHLN 182053Z 22006KT 10SM FEW060 OVC075 14/07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01390067 55006
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Real Sporting de Gijón vs. Xerez | 6:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Alcorcón vs. Barcelona B | 6:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 66° F/ 19° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MT | 63.1 °F | - | 44 °F | 50% | North at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4640 ft | 3:05 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Woodland Park, Clancy, MT | 61.3 °F | - | 45 °F | 55% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4528 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Park Estates, Clancy, MT | 58.6 °F | - | 59 °F | - | North at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4495 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Saddle Mountain, Montana City, MT | 59.2 °F | - | 43 °F | 54% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4760 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Normal | |
| McClellan Creek Road, Montana City, MT | 53.1 °F | - | 33 °F | 46% | North at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4780 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Upper South Central, Helena, Mt | 55.3 °F | - | 46 °F | 71% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 4400 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Diehl Heights, Helena, MT | 52.8 °F | - | 46 °F | 78% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4367 ft | 3:05 PM MDT | Normal | |
| South Central, Helena, MT | 57.6 °F | - | 48 °F | 71% | NNW at 0.2 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 4088 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Helena Valley, Fort Harrison, MT | 57.2 °F | - | 45 °F | 65% | ESE at 5.0 mph | - / hr | 3960 ft | 2:59 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Meadowlark Estates, East Helena, MT | 59.8 °F | - | 41 °F | 50% | NNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3980 ft | 3:08 PM MDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Helena M, Helena, MT | 61 °F | - | 41 °F | 48% | NW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3733 ft | 2:48 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Helena MT , Helena, MT | 58 °F | - | 46 °F | 64% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3735 ft | 2:35 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| York Rd and Farm in the Dell, Helena, MT | 62.2 °F | - | 39 °F | 43% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3750 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Normal | |
| 19 MWL, Winston, MT | 59.4 °F | - | 44 °F | 56% | NW at 9.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4472 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS GINGER MT, Winston, MT | 56 °F | - | 43 °F | 62% | WSW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4370 ft | 2:03 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Silos Recreation Area, Townsend, Mt | 61.3 °F | - | 44 °F | 54% | NNE at 12.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3860 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Boulder Hill I-15 MP 170.9 , Jefferson City, MT | 55 °F | - | 31 °F | 41% | North at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6250 ft | 2:20 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS HELENA MT, Helena, MT | 57 °F | - | 44 °F | 61% | ENE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3799 ft | 1:53 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| North Valley, Helena, MT | 60.8 °F | - | 45 °F | 56% | North at 4.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3934 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Montana Learning Center, Helena, MT | 62.9 °F | - | 44 °F | 51% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3878 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest FROHNER MEADOW , Helena, MT | 50 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6479 ft | 2:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Helena Valley, Helena, MT | 63.5 °F | - | 46 °F | 54% | NNW at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3724 ft | 3:09 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS ELKHORN MT, Winston, MT | 46 °F | 44 °F | 43 °F | 89% | East at 5 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 6010 ft | 1:54 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| lincoln road east, Helena, MT | 60.6 °F | - | 43 °F | 53% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3727 ft | 3:00 PM MDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest TIZER BASIN , Winston, MT | 45 °F | 45 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6839 ft | 2:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest MacDonald Pass US-12 MP 27.9 , Helena, MT | 57 °F | - | 46 °F | 67% | NW at 11 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6325 ft | 2:15 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS GALENA MT, Boulder, MT | 53 °F | - | 41 °F | 63% | West at 11 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6859 ft | 1:47 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest ROCKER PEAK , Basin, MT | 43 °F | 43 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 8000 ft | 2:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
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