Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

WEST GLACIER (WGRM8)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Dec 05:12 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Whitefish MT

Flood Watch until December 11, 05:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory until December 10, 11:00am
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Flood Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Flood Watch until December 11, 05:00pm
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 10, 11:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow before 11pm, then rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am.  Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow before 11pm, then rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Whitefish MT
 48.54°N 114.25°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
1:02 am MST Dec 10, 2025
5am MST Dec 10, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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