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Recreation Forecast for Flathead Lake
National Weather Service Missoula MT
605 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026

Note: The experimental wave height forecasts are representative of
the mid lake waters and downwind shores. Wave heights may be
significantly less on upwind shores.

.Today...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then snow
showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 inch. Highs around 40 . Southwest
winds around 15 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Waves around 1 foot...locally
up to 2 feet.
.Tonight...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then a
slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.
Variable winds up to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent. Waves
around 1 foot...locally up to 2 feet.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then a
chance of showers, snow showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Variable
winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Waves
less than 1 foot.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Variable
winds up to 10 mph. Waves less than 1 foot.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Variable winds up to
10 mph. Waves less than 1 foot.