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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 >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

Lat: 48.30417°NLon: 114.26361°WElev: 2972.0ft.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 08:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Bigfork MT

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Bigfork MT
 48.12°N 114.04°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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