Kootenai River below Libby Dam near Libby
25 mi- Level
- 17.9 ft
- Flow
- 4,260 cfs
Forecast peak 18.5 ft Tue 5 AM
Reading from Sat 6 PM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Model estimate for 7:00 PM MDT (no recent station report)
Mostly cloudy and 44°7°.
Today: low 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 33°1°), high 49°9° (likely 47°8° to 51°11°).
Now 44°7°
Mostly cloudy
None rain now, through the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7p | Mostly cloudy | 44°7° (likely 41°5° to 44°7°) | 44°7° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 57% | 68% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Clear | 41°5° (likely 39°4° to 42°6°) | 41°5° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 61% | 44% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Mostly cloudy | 40°4° (likely 38°3° to 41°5°) | 40°4° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SSE, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 64% | 61% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Mostly cloudy | 39°4° (likely 37°3° to 40°4°) | 39°4° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from S, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 66% | 68% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 37°3° to 39°4°) | 38°3° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from S, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 68% | 79% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 37°3° to 39°4°) | 38°3° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from S, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 71% | 85% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°) | 36°2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SSW, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 74% | 78% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 35°2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from WSW, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 75% | 68% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 34°1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from W, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 77% | 67% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 39°4°) | 34°1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 78% | 66% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 37°3°) | 32°0° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 80% | 73% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 31°−1° to 35°2°) | 32°0° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 80% | 73% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 34°1°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 82% | 77% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 33°1°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 83% | 79% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 33°1°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 85% | 79% | 0 |
| Sun 10a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 38°3°) | 32°0° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NNE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 83% | 75% | 1 |
| Sun 11a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 43°6°) | 35°2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NNE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 75% | 74% | 1 |
| Sun 12p | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 40°4° to 47°8°) | 40°4° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 61% | 72% | 2 |
| Sun 1p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 42°6° to 52°11°) | 45°7° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 53% | 74% | 3 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 44°7° to 54°12°) | 47°8° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NNE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 47% | 75% | 3 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 54°12°) | 47°8° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NNE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 43% | 77% | 2 |
| Sun 4p | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 45°7° to 54°12°) | 48°9° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 42% | 79% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 43°6° to 54°12°) | 46°8° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 47% | 78% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 40°4° to 50°10°) | 43°6° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NNE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 55% | 78% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Cloudy | 41°5° (likely 37°3° to 47°8°) | 41°5° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NNE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 65% | 78% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 35°2° to 45°7°) | 36°2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NNE, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 71% | 79% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 33°1° to 43°6°) | 31°−1° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from NNE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 75% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 32°0° to 41°5°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from NNE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 76% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 39°4°) | 28°−2° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from NNE, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 78% | 80% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 38°3°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 78% | 72% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Cloudy | 28°−2° (likely 28°−2° to 37°3°) | 28°−2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 3 mph6 km/h | 80% | 65% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Cloudy | 28°−2° (likely 28°−2° to 36°2°) | 28°−2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 79% | 67% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Clear | 28°−2° (likely 28°−2° to 35°2°) | 28°−2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from N, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 77% | 31% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Clear | 27°−3° (likely 27°−3° to 35°2°) | 27°−3° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from N, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 77% | 41% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Mostly cloudy | 27°−3° (likely 27°−3° to 34°1°) | 27°−3° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from N, gusts 3 mph4 km/h | 80% | 71% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Cloudy | 27°−3° (likely 27°−3° to 34°1°) | 27°−3° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from N, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 80% | 80% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Cloudy | 25°−4° (likely 25°−4° to 34°1°) | 25°−4° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from N, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 81% | 83% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Cloudy | 24°−4° (likely 24°−4° to 33°1°) | 24°−4° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from N, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 83% | 83% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Cloudy | 25°−4° (likely 25°−4° to 33°1°) | 25°−4° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph4 km/h | 84% | 84% | 0 |
| Mon 10a | Cloudy | 29°−2° (likely 29°−2° to 37°3°) | 29°−2° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 79% | 86% | 1 |
| Mon 11a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 43°6°) | 35°2° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 71% | 75% | 1 |
| Mon 12p | Cloudy | 41°5° (likely 37°3° to 46°8°) | 41°5° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 62% | 80% | 1 |
| Mon 1p | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 38°3° to 46°8°) | 44°7° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 54% | 93% | 3 |
| Mon 2p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 39°4° to 48°9°) | 47°8° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 48% | 86% | 3 |
| Mon 3p | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 41°5° to 49°9°) | 49°9° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 46% | 87% | 2 |
| Mon 4p | Partly sunny | 48°9° (likely 41°5° to 50°10°) | 48°9° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 49% | 71% | 2 |
| Mon 5p | Partly sunny | 47°8° (likely 39°4° to 47°8°) | 47°8° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 56% | 89% | 1 |
| Mon 6p | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°) | 44°7° | 20% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 63% | 85% | 0 |
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 2 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind around 3 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northeast wind around 3 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 1 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
50% chance · 0.06 in1.6 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.07 in1.7 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.01 in0.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
60% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
60% chance · 0.2 in0.5 cm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
50% chance · 0.9 in2.3 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
50% chance · 0.2 in0.5 cm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.2 in0.5 cm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
50% chance · 1 in2.4 cm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.2 in0.4 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.3 in0.7 cm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Dry, high 49°, low 30°.
Dry, high 48°, low 24°.
Dry, high 49°, low 29°.
Highs 38–45°; chance of precipitation on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
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No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 18.5 ft Tue 5 AM
Reading from Sat 6 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 5:30 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 6 PM · NWS gauge page
Sunrise 8:13 AM, sunset 6:33 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 70% cover).
Waxing gibbous
98% lit · growing