Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

WEST GLACIER (WGRM8)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Dec 08:12 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Columbia Falls MT

Wind Advisory December 8, 11:00pm until December 9, 11:00am
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Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4400 feet. High near 40. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm.  Low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then snow between 8pm and 2am, then rain and snow after 2am.  Snow level 3400 feet. Low around 31. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am.  Snow level 4000 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4300 feet. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4100 feet. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. High near 40. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm. Low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then snow between 8pm and 2am, then rain and snow after 2am. Snow level 3400 feet. Low around 31. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4300 feet. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4100 feet. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Columbia Falls MT
 48.47°N 114.14°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
1:02 am MST Dec 8, 2025
9am MST Dec 8, 2025-6pm MST Dec 14, 2025
 
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