Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Rain

53°F

12°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 23 May 03:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Kalispell MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West northwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kalispell MT
 48.2°N 114.31°W (Elev. 2986 ft)
2:40 pm MDT May 23, 2024
4pm MDT May 23, 2024-6pm MDT May 30, 2024
 
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