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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Kalispell MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 3 to 7 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 56. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph.

    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 50 percent 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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 3 to 7 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 56. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A 50 percent 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 114.27°W (Elev. 2946 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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