Colstrip, MT

8:13 PM MST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 3192 ft
Lon: 106.6° W
Lat: 45.9° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Colstrip Weather at a Glance
Updated 8:04 PM MST
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
23.6 °F
Feels Like 15 °F
Wind(mph)
7.0
Sunrise / Set
7:15 AM
5:26 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 9 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
10% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of Snow 40 | 22 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 34 | 22 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 36 | 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.58 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
63%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KMLS 120253Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR M07/M19 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP290 T10671189 58017
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Temperature
Windchill
15 °F
Dew Point
13 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7.0 mph from East
Wind Gust
10.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Tonight
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 6. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Warmer. Lows around 18. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
chancesnow Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
chancesnow Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows around 19.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Thursday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 59323
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
29 | 9 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 12
Partly Cloudy
32 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Chance of Snow
40 | 22 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
34 | 22 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
36 | 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
38 | 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
40 | 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
38 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Tonight
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 6. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 3 | 0 19 | 1 19 | 3 13 | 6
Wind 6 mph SE 7 mph ESE 8 mph ESE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 76% 47% 48% 75%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 24% 37% 34%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
5:26 PM
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Warmer. Lows around 18. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 13 | 8 27 | 14 28 | 16 22 | 19
Wind 5 mph South 3 mph South 2 mph SW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 78% 56% 61% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 39% 42% 43% 43%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
5:27 PM
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Monday
chancesnow Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 20 35 | 23 33 | 21 23 | 18
Wind 5 mph West 6 mph West 7 mph NW 6 mph WNW
Humidity 89% 62% 63% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 46% 46% 47% 48%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
5:29 PM
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Tuesday
chancesnow Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows around 19.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 19 30 | 17 30 | 16 23 | 18
Wind 5 mph West 6 mph WNW 6 mph NW 5 mph West
Humidity 83% 58% 57% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 58% 58% 55% 64%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:11 AM
5:30 PM
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 26 | 18 32 | 20 32 | 18 23 | 16
Wind 6 mph NW 6 mph West 8 mph WNW 6 mph NW
Humidity 75% 62% 58% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 49% 49% 49% 49%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
5:32 PM
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Thursday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 26 | 18 33 | 20 34 | 18 23 | 16
Wind 6 mph West 5 mph WNW 4 mph WSW 6 mph SW
Humidity 74% 59% 55% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 44% 44% 44% 44%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
5:32 PM
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 19 34 | 22 34 | 19 23 | 16
Wind 7 mph WSW 8 mph WSW 8 mph West 5 mph West
Humidity 72% 59% 54% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 44% 44% 44% 44%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
5:32 PM
Source: NWS at 3:08 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Northern Rosebud
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 26 | 17 33 | 20 34 | 19 23 | 16
Wind 6 mph NW 6 mph NW 8 mph West 5 mph West
Humidity 68% 58% 54% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 44% 44% 44% 44%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
5:32 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMLS) 34 °F 13 °F
Record (KMLS) 60 °F (2005) -24 °F (1944)
Yesterday 17 °F 0 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 56
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:15 AM MST 5:26 PM MST
Civil Twilight 6:44 AM MST 5:57 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 6:09 AM MST 6:32 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 5:34 AM MST 7:07 PM MST
Moon 10:38 PM MST (2/11) 8:41 AM MST (2/11)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 12m
Length of Day
10h 10m
Tomorrow will be 2m 58s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 78% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
35 °F
Missoula
34 °F
Kalispell
32 °F
Havre
32 °F
Butte
-14 °F
Glendive
-14 °F
Sidney-Richland
-13 °F
Jordan
-13 °F
Havre
-11 °F
Baker
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Cole Creek 41 in 7850 ft
Burnt Mountain 20 in 5880 ft
Crystal Lake 31 in 6050 ft
White Mill 56 in 8700 ft
Fisher Creek 80 in 9100 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Miles City 20 °F Clear 7:53 PM MST
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Billings 13 °F Partly Cloudy 7:53 PM MST
Flight To ETA Status
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KBIL 08:46PM On Time
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KMLS)
Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 91° (East)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KMLS 120253Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR M07/M19 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP290 T10671189 58017

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Sports
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Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Water Plant, Colstrip, MT 23.6 °F 15 °F 13 °F 63% East  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3420 ft 8:04 PM MST Normal
RAWS COW CREEK MT, Hathaway, MT 20 °F 14 °F 4 °F 50% ESE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 3228 ft 7:21 PM MST MADIS
RAWS BADGER PEAK MT, Lame Deer, MT 20 °F 6 °F 11 °F 67% SE  at  15 mph 0.00 in / hr 4382 ft 7:01 PM MST MADIS
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