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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

STILLWATER (STWM8)

Lat: 48.53944°NLon: 114.55944°WElev: 3116.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Whitefish MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Whitefish MT
 48.49°N 114.37°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
10pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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