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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

HUNGRY HORSE (HNYM8)

Lat: 48.38333°NLon: 114.0575°WElev: 3123.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:11 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia Falls MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
Columbia Falls MT
 48.38°N 114.19°W (Elev. 3048 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
8pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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