Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

light snow

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NNE 19 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 23 Apr 08:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Bigfork MT

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of snow showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of snow showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Bigfork MT
 48.12°N 114.04°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
8am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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