Forecast and Conditions for West Glacier, Montana

Updated: 2:21 AM MST on November 08, 2009
Observed at Teakettle Mt., Columbia Falls, Montana
Temperature 35.3 °F
Windchill 35 °F
Humidity 85%
Dew Point 31 °F
Wind ENE at 2.0 mph
Pressure 29.90 in (Falling)
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 3000 ft
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 3700 ft
Overcast (OVC) : 4500 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 47 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 32 °F
Normal high 41 °F
Normal low 25 °F
Record high 58 °F (1978)
Record low 7 °F (1911)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 25
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise07:33 AM (MST)
Sunset05:04 PM (MST)
Moon Rise11:01 PM (MST)
Moon Set01:18 PM (MST)
Moon Phase
Winter Storm Warning
Statement as of 8:55 PM MST on November 7, 2009


... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 8 am MST Sunday
above 4500 feet...

A Winter Storm Warning above 4500 feet remains in effect until
8 am MST Sunday.

Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches... locally up to 16 inches on
west facing slopes can be expected by Sunday morning. In
addition... increased west winds will result in blowing and
drifting slow... reducing visibilities. Passes that will be
impacted by these conditions are Lookout Pass in the Lower Clark
Fork region... and marias and Logan passes in Glacier National
Park.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow and
blowing snow are expected or occurring. Strong winds and
dangerous wind chills are also possible. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible.






Forecast as of 2:37 PM MST on November 7, 2009

Winter Storm Warning in effect until 8 am MST Sunday above 4500 feet...
Tonight
Scattered rain and snow showers in the evening...then rain and snow showers likely after midnight. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Snow level 4500 feet. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Southwest winds to 15 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers likely in the morning...then chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southwest winds to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in the 20s. South winds to 15 mph in the evening.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers in the evening...then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the 20s to lower 30s.
Tuesday through Veterans Day
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Wednesday Night through Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the 20s. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Temperature Probability of Precipitation
Place Today Tonight Sunday Monday Monday Tuesday Today Tonight Sunday Monday Monday Tuesday
West Glacier 32 38 25 37 27 45 100 100 20 0 30 40
Essex 30 36 23 36 26 43 100 100 20 10 30 40
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