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Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, and Gusty Winds in the Southern U.S.; Rain and Mountain Snow in the Northwest

A storm tracking along the southern U.S. will bring gusty winds and critical fire weather threats to the High Plains; and potential for severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain in the Lower Mississippi Valley. A strong Pacific storm will bring lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow to the Northwest. Snow levels will dip to 1,500 feet creating hazardous mountain travel. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

Lat: 48.30417°NLon: 114.26361°WElev: 2972ft.

Light Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 14 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Mar 02:50 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Glacier Park International Airport MT

Wind Advisory until March 30, 09:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until March 30, 09:00pm

    NOW until
    9:00pm Mon

    Wind Advisory

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 50. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 50 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely between 9pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

    Low: 30 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow between 2pm and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 43. Light south wind becoming southwest 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Rain/Snow

    High: 43 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast 18 to 23 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

    Low: 22 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

    High: 36 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 15 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

    High: 37 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 21 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 50. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely between 9pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow between 2pm and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 43. Light south wind becoming southwest 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast 18 to 23 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
Glacier Park International Airport MT
 48.31°N 114.27°W (Elev. 2972 ft)
Last Update:
2:40 pm MDT Mar 30, 2020
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Mar 30, 2020-6pm MDT Apr 6, 2020
 
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