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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Whitefish MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light south wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light south wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Whitefish MT
 48.42°N 114.35°W (Elev. 2989 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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