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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

Lat: 48.30417°NLon: 114.26361°WElev: 2972.0ft.

light snow,mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 27 Nov 09:46 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Columbia Falls MT

Winter Weather Advisory until November 28, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until November 28, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 8am. High near 28. North northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Calm wind.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 5am. Low around 20. North northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 8am. High near 28. North northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbia Falls MT
 48.37°N 114.22°W (Elev. 3035 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 pm MST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Nov 28, 2025-6pm MST Dec 4, 2025
 
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