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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WEST GLACIER (WGRM8)

Lat: 48.51061°NLon: 113.99677°WElev: 3165.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 09:12 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE West Glacier MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 10:30am until January 2, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 10:30am until January 2, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE West Glacier MT
 48.47°N 113.89°W (Elev. 6027 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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