Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

Lat: 48.30417°NLon: 114.26361°WElev: 2972.0ft.

light snow

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NNE 23 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill-10°F (-23°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Bigfork MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:45pm until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:45pm until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -7. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north  in the morning.

    High: 30 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -7. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bigfork MT
 48.07°N 114.09°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
11:27 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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