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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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 07:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Vaughn MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vaughn MT
 47.56°N 111.54°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
Last Update:
3:53 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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