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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.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 04 Jan 09:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Great Falls MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
Great Falls MT
 47.51°N 111.31°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
Last Update:
8:18 am MST Jan 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 4, 2026-6pm MST Jan 10, 2026
 
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