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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

LIBBY (LBBM8)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 05:25 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SW Fortine MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 11:00pm until January 3, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level rising to 5900 feet after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5800 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level rising to 5900 feet after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5800 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SW Fortine MT
 48.56°N 115.11°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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