Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 02:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Bigfork MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light south wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light south wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Bigfork MT
 48.12°N 114.04°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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