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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 03 Jan 12:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Kalispell MT

Winter Weather Advisory until January 3, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 3, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 3am, then rain likely after 3am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Patchy fog before 2pm. High near 42. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 3am, then rain likely after 3am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain. Patchy fog before 2pm. High near 42. South wind 5 to 7 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 30. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kalispell MT
 48.2°N 114.31°W (Elev. 2986 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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