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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

LIBBY (LBBM8)

Lat: 48.40361°NLon: 115.53917°WElev: 2070.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 05:25 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Libby MT

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

    NOW until 11:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Freezing Rain
    and Areas Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 11am, then rain and snow. Areas of fog. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet in the afternoon . High near 34. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Areas Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 1am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 1am and 2am, then snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 2am. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Low around 30. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 5pm. High near 31. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Areas of freezing fog before 8pm. Low around 25. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of freezing rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 11am, then rain and snow. Areas of fog. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet in the afternoon . High near 34. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 1am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 1am and 2am, then snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 2am. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Low around 30. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 5pm. High near 31. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Areas of freezing fog before 8pm. Low around 25. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Libby MT
 48.22°N 115.74°W (Elev. 5180 ft)
Last Update:
4:14 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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