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May 22, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on recovery and clean-up in the wake of the deadly EF-5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 22, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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May 21, 2013
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado showed up vividly on satellite and radar.
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May 21, 2013
In the wake of Mondays devastating tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Okla., survivors are likely to feel incredible shock and numbness.
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May 21, 2013
Officials say a tornado hit a small hospital in suburban Oklahoma City, but all the 30 patients inside survived.
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May 21, 2013
Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. The president also spoke Monday with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Rep. Tom Cole, whose home is in the heavily damaged town of Moore.
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May 21, 2013
The answer lies in the level of the water table and the soil texture in Oklahoma and in states across the Plains.
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May 21, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 21, 2013
Any time children are involved in a catastrophe, emotional reactions among survivors and across the nation are particularly strong.
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May 21, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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| Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with rain showers, then rain after midnight. Low of 43F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain. High of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Partly cloudy with rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 43F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 45F. Winds from the North at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the West after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 45F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 36 | 64 | 39 | 66 | 45 | 50 | 39 |
| Wind | 11 mph East | 14 mph East | 21 mph ESE | 11 mph West |
| Humidity | 85% | 40% | 44% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 55% | 64% | 60% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Rain Showers | Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 39 | 52 | 43 | 61 | 50 | 48 | 45 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 6 mph NNW | 10 mph NE | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 70% | 71% | 64% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 70% | 70% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 64% | 100% | 94% |
| Conditions | Rain | Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| 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 | 43 | 39 | 63 | 37 | 63 | 36 | 45 | 39 |
| Wind | 7 mph WSW | 9 mph SW | 9 mph WNW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 41% | 36% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 70% | 70% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 19% | 61% | 95% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 34 | 66 | 32 | 61 | 30 | 48 | 36 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 4 mph NNW | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 81% | 27% | 30% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 0% | 32% | 54% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 41 | 37 | 63 | 37 | 66 | 43 | 50 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph North | 8 mph ENE | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 84% | 40% | 41% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 23% | 28% | 46% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 43 | 43 | 63 | 48 | 68 | 50 | 52 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 5 mph North | 4 mph WSW | 6 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 60% | 53% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 58% | 100% | 49% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
9:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 43 | 66 | 41 | 68 | 37 | 50 | 39 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 13 mph WSW | 4 mph WSW | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 87% | 38% | 32% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 15% | 15% | 1% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
9:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 39 | 63 | 43 | 63 | 43 | 52 | 45 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 4 mph NNE | 17 mph ENE | 2 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 71% | 47% | 47% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 9% | 100% | 81% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
9:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 46 | 55 | 48 | 61 | 50 | 50 | 45 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 6 mph West | 7 mph West | 5 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 78% | 67% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 82% | 100% | 97% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
9:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 39 | 55 | 41 | 57 | 43 | 48 | 41 |
| Wind | 8 mph West | 10 mph West | 10 mph WNW | 5 mph West |
| Humidity | 81% | 58% | 59% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 89% | 79% | 67% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
9:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 37 | 57 | 36 | 59 | 34 | 48 | 32 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 8 mph WNW | 8 mph WNW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 76% | 44% | 38% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | 40% | 27% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KHLN) | 69 °F | 43 °F |
| Record (KHLN) | 86 °F (2001) | 31 °F (1947) |
| Yesterday | 74 °F | 40 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 8 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| Seeley Lake, Montana | 65 miles | 2.8 | 5:44 AM MDT 2013-05-17 |
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:45 AM MDT | 9:04 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:09 AM MDT | 9:41 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:21 AM MDT | 10:29 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:20 AM MDT | 11:30 PM MDT |
| Moon | 6:22 PM MDT | 4:02 AM MDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 31m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 18m
Tomorrow will be 2m 2s longer.
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May 31
Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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57 °F
Helena
57 °F
Missoula
57 °F
Kalispell
55 °F
Havre
55 °F
Glasgow
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33 °F
West Yellowstone
39 °F
Bozeman
43 °F
Billings
44 °F
Lewistown
44 °F
Sidney-Richland
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Frohner Meadow | 0 in | 6480 ft |
| Tizer Basin | 0 in | 6840 ft |
| Rocker Peak | 21 in | 8000 ft |
| Nevada Ridge | 0 in | 7020 ft |
| Boulder Mountain | 21 in | 7950 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Helena | 48 °F | Clear | 5:53 AM MDT |
| Butte | 45 °F | Clear | 5:53 AM MDT |
| Drummond | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Great Falls | 47 °F | Clear | 5:53 AM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KGTF) |
| Wind Speed: | 21.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 120° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KGTF 221153Z 12021G27KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 11027/1150 SLP075 T00830039 10128 20083 58005
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Twins vs. Braves | 12:10 PM EDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 76 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Brewers | 12:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 65 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 65 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Helena MT , Helena, MT | 53 °F | - | 37 °F | 55% | ENE at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3735 ft | 3:50 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| South Central, Helena, MT | 48.2 °F | 48 °F | 38 °F | 67% | West at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4088 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Helena M, Helena, MT | 52 °F | - | 34 °F | 50% | East at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3733 ft | 6:10 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Diehl Heights, Helena, MT | 46.8 °F | 47 °F | 36 °F | 65% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4367 ft | 6:30 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Upper South Central, Helena, Mt | 46.3 °F | 46 °F | 35 °F | 64% | West at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4400 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| York Rd and Farm in the Dell, Helena, MT | 52.2 °F | - | 34 °F | 49% | East at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3750 ft | 6:31 AM MDT | Normal | |
| West Helena Valley, Fort Harrison, MT | 45.5 °F | 46 °F | 36 °F | 70% | ENE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 3960 ft | 6:19 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Helena Valley, Helena, MT | 52.0 °F | - | 38 °F | 59% | East at 17.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3724 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Meadowlark Estates, East Helena, MT | 51.3 °F | - | 35 °F | 54% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3980 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Normal | |
| lincoln road east, Helena, MT | 48.9 °F | 48 °F | 38 °F | 66% | NNE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3727 ft | 6:29 AM MDT | Normal | |
| RAWS HELENA MT, Helena, MT | 51 °F | - | 34 °F | 53% | NE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3799 ft | 5:53 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| North Valley, Helena, MT | 49.3 °F | 49 °F | 38 °F | 64% | NE at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3934 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Helena North Hills, Helena, MT | 50.0 °F | 48 °F | 39 °F | 65% | NNW at 4.7 mph | - / hr | 3950 ft | 6:25 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Saddle Mountain, Montana City, MT | 42.3 °F | 42 °F | 36 °F | 78% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4760 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Park Estates, Clancy, MT | 44.9 °F | 45 °F | 45 °F | - | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4495 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Park, Clancy, MT | 40.6 °F | 41 °F | 32 °F | 72% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4528 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Montana Learning Center, Helena, MT | 50.6 °F | - | 40 °F | 66% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3878 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS HELENA PORTABLE #1 MT, East Helena, MT | 48 °F | 48 °F | 36 °F | 64% | North at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4416 ft | 5:47 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Helena National Forest -York Gulch, Helena, MT | 49.0 °F | 49 °F | 37 °F | 64% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4229 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MT | 41.0 °F | 41 °F | 35 °F | 79% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4640 ft | 6:30 AM MDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Sieben I-15 MP 216 , Canyon Creek, MT | 46 °F | 46 °F | 39 °F | 76% | South at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4199 ft | 6:03 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| 19 MWL, Winston, MT | 48.2 °F | 41 °F | 36 °F | 63% | South at 19.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4472 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| McClellan Creek Road, Montana City, MT | 43.5 °F | 44 °F | 28 °F | 54% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4780 ft | 6:32 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest MacDonald Pass US-12 MP 27.9 , Helena, MT | 44 °F | 38 °F | 40 °F | 83% | East at 12 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6325 ft | 6:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest FROHNER MEADOW , Helena, MT | 44 °F | 44 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6479 ft | 5:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Boulder Hill I-15 MP 170.9 , Jefferson City, MT | 43 °F | 39 °F | 31 °F | 62% | South at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6250 ft | 6:06 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest TIZER BASIN , Winston, MT | 36 °F | 36 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6839 ft | 5:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest ROCKER PEAK , Basin, MT | 38 °F | 38 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 8000 ft | 5:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
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