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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

HUNGRY HORSE (HNYM8)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 06:11 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Columbia Falls MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 13 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 9 to 14 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 13 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Columbia Falls MT
 48.41°N 114.1°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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