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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

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 03 Jan 01:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Bigfork MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 36. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 43. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 36. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 43. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
Bigfork MT
 48.07°N 114.09°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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