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

Today's forecast for Cardwell shows a low of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Cardwell shows highs from 41 to 53 degrees and lows from 20 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cardwell, MT this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cardwell this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (20% chance), Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (40% chance), Friday (70% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Cardwell weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Cardwell 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.

Cardwell, MT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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48°F
Feels Like 45°F

Humidity 47% Dew Point 29°F Wind SE 7 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer 29.25 in.

Report from a personal weather station 13.5 mi. ENE of central Cardwell
at 3:24 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

20%

WedDec 17

80%

ThuDec 18

30%

FriDec 19

70%

SatDec 20

50%

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 41°F to 53°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 34°F with lows around 15°F.

This Date in Weather History

1884 - A three week blockade of snow began at Portland, OR. A record December total of 34 inches was received.

Cardwell, MT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 46. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain, possibly mixing with snow after 10am, then gradually ending. Patchy blowing dust after 9am. Temperature rising to near 48 by 10am, then falling to around 35 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a west wind 16 to 26 mph increasing to 26 to 36 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Patchy blowing dust before 9pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A slight chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

About Cardwell, MT

Cardwell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town was named for area rancher and state senator Edward Cardwell.

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