Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalispell, Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed ESE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 16 May 11:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Kalispell MT

Frost Advisory May 16, 08:00pm until May 17, 09:00am
Frost Advisory May 17, 08:00pm until May 18, 09:00am
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Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain between 9am and 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north  in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Kalispell MT
 48.24°N 114.31°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
2:01 am MDT May 16, 2026
12pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 22, 2026
 
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