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. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Whitefish MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Whitefish MT
 48.4°N 114.35°W (Elev. 3058 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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