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

Today's forecast for Alder shows a high of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.

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

The 7-day forecast for Alder shows highs from 33 to 48 degrees and lows from 16 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Alder, MT this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Alder this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (70% chance), Friday (90% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Alder weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Alder forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Alder, MT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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25°F
Feels Like 23°F

Humidity 59% Dew Point 12°F Wind SW 2 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 2.6 mi. NW of central Alder
at 5:00 AM Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 18

40%

FriDec 19

90%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

30%

MonDec 22

50%

TueDec 23

50%

WedDec 24

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from 39°F to 48°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 34°F with lows around 14°F.

This Date in Weather History

1981 - A heavy lake-effect snow blanketed the southern and southeast shores of Lake Michigan leaving up to 22 inches of snow at Valparaiso IND.

Alder, MT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Snow likely before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 9pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 34 by 10pm, then rising to around 43 during the remainder of the night. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. Temperature rising to near 46 by 10am, then falling to around 34 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

About Alder, MT

Alder is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Montana, United States. The population was 86 at the 2020 census, down from 103 in 2010. The community takes its name from Alder Creek (named by Henry Edgar in 1863), the site of the second major gold discovery in Montana.

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