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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

HUNGRY HORSE (HNYM8)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Jan 08:11 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Columbia Falls MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog between 10pm and 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Patchy fog between 10pm and 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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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:
1:02 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Jan 15, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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