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

LIBBY (LBBM8)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:25 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Libby MT

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before midnight, then rain likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 3am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain before midnight, then rain likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Libby MT
 48.23°N 115.67°W (Elev. 5751 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
8am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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