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Tracking a Strong Cold Front Crossing the Central to Eastern States into the Weekend

A strong cold front travels across the Plains Friday, Great Lakes to Gulf Coast Saturday, then arrives at the East Coast on Sunday with areas of showers and storms expected. Cold high pressure in the wake of the front will bring areas of gusty winds and snow to the Rockies and Northern Plains Friday into Saturday. Severe thunderstorms will be possible late Saturday from east Texas into the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WEST GLACIER (WGRM8)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 07 Dec 04:12 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Columbia Falls MT

Winter Weather Advisory until December 8, 09:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 8, 09:00am

    NOW until
    9:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, snow, and freezing rain. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 41. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Wintry Mix

    High: 41 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 28. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

    Low: 28 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 32. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Snow

    High: 32 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 22 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 30 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Snow Likely

    Low: 23 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Snow Likely

    High: 29 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 28 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, snow, and freezing rain. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 41. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 28. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 32. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Columbia Falls MT
 48.47°N 114.14°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
Last Update:
2:40 pm MST Dec 7, 2023
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Dec 7, 2023-6pm MST Dec 14, 2023
 
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