Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Great Falls, Great Falls International Airport (KGTF)

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

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Oct 09:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Sun Prairie MT

Red Flag Warning October 9, 12:00pm until October 9, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 51. North wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 25. North wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 37. North northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A slight chance of snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Saturday
Rain. High near 51. North wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 25. North wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. North northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Columbus Day
A slight chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Sun Prairie MT
 47.52°N 111.5°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
5:44 pm MDT Oct 8, 2026
9pm MDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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