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Good afternoon everyone! Here's a quick model radar loop that captures our expected timing for the precipitation later today. While the most widespread rain is forecast overnight, a few thunderstorms along the leading edge of these showers this evening could produce torrential rainfall over portions of the James River Valley up into northeast North Dakota. | US National Weather Service Bismarck North Dakota

5.9K views · 142 reactions | Here's a model radar forecast showing how storms could develop as we head into the afternoon today. Fingers crossed everybody! | US National Weather Service Flagstaff Arizona | Facebook

[Monday February 3rd, 2025] The heaviest snow over the lower elevations will taper off through the evening hours today. While pockets of light snow will continue into Tuesday over south-central Montana, accumulations will be minimal outside of the mountains. | US National Weather Service Billings Montana