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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 20 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Kalispell MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kalispell MT
 48.2°N 114.31°W (Elev. 2986 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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