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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Great Falls, Great Falls International Airport (KGTF)

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

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 31 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 01:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Great Falls MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Great Falls MT
 47.49°N 111.31°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
Last Update:
1:22 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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