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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

LIBBY (LBBM8)

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

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 07:25 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Libby MT

Flood Watch until March 18, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until March 18, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Wed

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of snow. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 38. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of snow. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Libby MT
 48.35°N 115.35°W (Elev. 4006 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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