Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HUNGRY HORSE (HNYM8)

Lat: 48.38333°NLon: 114.0575°WElev: 3123.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:11 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNE Bigfork MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 37. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am.  High near 39. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 37. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. High near 39. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNE Bigfork MT
 48.21°N 113.99°W (Elev. 5617 ft)
12:26 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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