What is today's weather forecast for Polaris, MT?

Today's forecast for Polaris shows a high of 48 degrees and a low of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 48.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Polaris, MT?

The 7-day forecast for Polaris shows highs from 31 to 48 degrees and lows from 16 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Polaris, MT this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Polaris this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (20% chance), Tuesday (80% chance), Wednesday (100% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Polaris weather forecast?

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Polaris, MT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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34°F
Feels Like 34°F

Humidity 27% Dew Point 4°F Wind NNW 1 MPH Gusts 5 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 10.4 mi. ESE of central Polaris
at 7:16 AM Sun, Dec 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunDec 14

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

40%

WedDec 17

100%

ThuDec 18

50%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 48°F to 31°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 10°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 30°F with lows around 8°F.

This Date in Weather History

1988 - Blowing snow was reported in western Kansas, as snow and gusty winds plagued the Central Rockies and Central High Plains. Colorado Springs CO reported thirteen inches of snow. Low pressure in Wisconsin brought heavy snow to the Lake Superior snowbelt area, with 22 inches reported at Marquette MI.

Polaris, MT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. East wind around 6 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 5am. Low around 31. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

About Polaris, MT

Polaris is an unincorporated community in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. Polaris has a post office with a ZIP code 59746. Polaris lies in the Grasshopper Valley, along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway, southeast of Wisdom. This community takes its name from the Polaris Mine, which operated as a silver mine from 1885 until 1922. Attractions to the Polaris area include Maverick Mountain Ski Area, Montana High Country Tours Lodge, the Grasshopper Inn, Elkhorn Hotsprings, Bannack State Park, and Crystal Park. Polaris is minutes from blue ribbon trout streams, hundreds of snowmobile and cross-country ski trails, and trail heads to mountain lakes. Hay, horse, and cattle production are among the major industries in Polaris, along with a rise in tourism and recreation. Originally, Polaris was a mining town with a general store, post office, and saloon. Hundreds of miners lived north of Polaris and worked the Elkhorn Mine and Coolidge Mine, among other smaller mines. Mail delivered to the Grasshopper Valley was processed at the Polaris post office and still is today.

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