Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 02:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Columbia Falls MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Columbia Falls MT
 48.39°N 114.25°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Jun 30, 2026
2pm MDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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