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

LIBBY (LBBM8)

Lat: 48.40361°NLon: 115.53917°WElev: 2070.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 06:25 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNE Libby MT

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 9am and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 3am.  Low around 39. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 39. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNE Libby MT
 48.55°N 115.46°W (Elev. 4409 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
7am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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