Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Current conditions at

Great Falls, Great Falls International Airport (KGTF)

Lat: 47.47333°NLon: 111.38222°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed N 16 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 23 May 11:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Great Falls MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 3am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Great Falls MT
 47.5°N 111.28°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
10:39 am MDT May 23, 2024
12pm MDT May 23, 2024-6pm MDT May 29, 2024
 
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