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Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 10 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 May 03:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Whitefish MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 40. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 9 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 9 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Whitefish MT
 48.4°N 114.35°W (Elev. 3058 ft)
Last Update:
2:41 pm MDT May 5, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 12, 2024
 
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