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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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Great Falls MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Partly 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 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Great Falls MT
 47.51°N 111.31°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
Last Update:
4:37 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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