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. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WEST GLACIER (WGRM8)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 02:12 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE West Glacier MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain likely between 10pm and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 5am.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before midnight, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain likely between 10pm and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 5am. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before midnight, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE West Glacier MT
 48.59°N 113.69°W (Elev. 7280 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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