Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

Lat: 48.28176°NLon: 113.60657°WElev: 3848.0ft.

NA

61°F

16°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 02:16 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Bigfork MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Bigfork MT
 48.13°N 113.91°W (Elev. 6417 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Apr 19, 2026
2pm MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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