Clark Fork River near Plains
10 mi- Level
- 4.6 ft
- Flow
- 10,200 cfs
Forecast peak 4.7 ft Tue 12 AM
Reading from Sat 1:45 PM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 3:00 PM MDT at KMLP
Sunny and 39°4°.
Today: low 33°1° (likely 30°−1° to 36°2°), high 53°12° (likely 51°11° to 56°13°).
Now 39°4°
Sunny
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3p | Partly sunny | 53°12° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°) | 53°12° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SSE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 43% | 19% | 2 |
| Sat 4p | Sunny | 53°12° (likely 51°11° to 56°13°) | 53°12° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SSE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 43% | 16% | 1 |
| Sat 5p | Sunny | 53°12° (likely 50°10° to 56°13°) | 53°12° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SSE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 43% | 26% | 1 |
| Sat 6p | Mostly cloudy | 49°9° (likely 47°8° to 53°12°) | 49°9° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from ESE, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 53% | 47% | 1 |
| Sat 7p | Mostly cloudy | 47°8° (likely 44°7° to 49°9°) | 47°8° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 59% | 57% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Mostly clear | 45°7° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°) | 45°7° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 64% | 44% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Mostly clear | 42°6° (likely 40°4° to 45°7°) | 42°6° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 65% | 33% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 41°5° (likely 39°4° to 45°7°) | 41°5° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 66% | 62% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°) | 40°4° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 66% | 61% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Partly cloudy | 39°4° (likely 36°2° to 43°6°) | 39°4° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 66% | 68% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Partly cloudy | 38°3° (likely 35°2° to 43°6°) | 38°3° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 69% | 62% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Mostly cloudy | 37°3° (likely 34°1° to 42°6°) | 37°3° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 71% | 58% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Mostly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 33°1° to 41°5°) | 36°2° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 72% | 55% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Mostly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 32°0° to 41°5°) | 36°2° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 73% | 59% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Mostly cloudy | 35°2° (likely 32°0° to 41°5°) | 35°2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NNE, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 75% | 68% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 31°−1° to 42°6°) | 35°2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NNE, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 76% | 73% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Mostly cloudy | 34°1° (likely 31°−1° to 42°6°) | 34°1° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from N, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 78% | 72% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Mostly cloudy | 33°1° (likely 31°−1° to 41°5°) | 33°1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NNE, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 81% | 65% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Mostly cloudy | 33°1° (likely 32°0° to 40°4°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from NNE, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 84% | 61% | 0 |
| Sun 10a | Partly sunny | 37°3° (likely 37°3° to 42°6°) | 34°1° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from NE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 77% | 55% | 1 |
| Sun 11a | Partly sunny | 40°4° (likely 40°4° to 49°9°) | 38°3° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from E, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 72% | 53% | 2 |
| Sun 12p | Partly sunny | 43°6° (likely 43°6° to 53°12°) | 40°4° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 64% | 51% | 3 |
| Sun 1p | Partly sunny | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 57°14°) | 45°7° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 10 mph15 km/h | 61% | 57% | 3 |
| Sun 2p | Partly sunny | 49°9° (likely 49°9° to 58°14°) | 47°8° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 55% | 59% | 3 |
| Sun 3p | Partly sunny | 50°10° (likely 50°10° to 60°16°) | 48°9° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 51% | 57% | 3 |
| Sun 4p | Partly sunny | 51°11° (likely 50°10° to 60°16°) | 51°11° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 49% | 67% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Partly sunny | 50°10° (likely 49°9° to 59°15°) | 49°9° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 50% | 66% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Mostly cloudy | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 55°13°) | 47°8° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from ENE, gusts 10 mph15 km/h | 60% | 66% | 1 |
| Sun 7p | Mostly cloudy | 44°7° (likely 42°6° to 51°11°) | 44°7° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from ENE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 68% | 63% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Mostly cloudy | 41°5° (likely 39°4° to 50°10°) | 41°5° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from ENE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 72% | 65% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Mostly cloudy | 40°4° (likely 37°3° to 49°9°) | 40°4° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 72% | 67% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Mostly cloudy | 39°4° (likely 35°2° to 49°9°) | 39°4° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 72% | 76% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 34°1° to 48°9°) | 38°3° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 72% | 80% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 34°1° to 48°9°) | 38°3° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 70% | 81% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Cloudy | 37°3° (likely 34°1° to 47°8°) | 37°3° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 74% | 80% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Clear | 36°2° (likely 33°1° to 47°8°) | 36°2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 3 mph6 km/h | 75% | 39% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 32°0° to 46°8°) | 35°2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 76% | 36% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 32°0° to 46°8°) | 34°1° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 76% | 44% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 31°−1° to 46°8°) | 34°1° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 78% | 68% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 31°−1° to 45°7°) | 34°1° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from ENE, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 77% | 58% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 31°−1° to 45°7°) | 32°0° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from ENE, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 78% | 62% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 31°−1° to 45°7°) | 32°0° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from ENE, gusts 3 mph4 km/h | 81% | 63% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 32°0° to 44°7°) | 33°1° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from ENE, gusts 3 mph4 km/h | 82% | 93% | 0 |
| Mon 10a | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 35°2° to 45°7°) | 36°2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from ENE, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 77% | 95% | 1 |
| Mon 11a | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 38°3° to 51°11°) | 40°4° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from ENE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 70% | 95% | 1 |
| Mon 12p | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 41°5° to 54°12°) | 44°7° | 10% | 2 mph3 km/h from E, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 62% | 90% | 2 |
| Mon 1p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°) | 47°8° | 10% | 2 mph3 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 57% | 82% | 2 |
| Mon 2p | Partly sunny | 50°10° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°) | 50°10° | 10% | 2 mph3 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 53% | 62% | 2 |
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 2 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 1 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 51. East northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 2 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
40% chance · 0.03 in0.8 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 2 mph.
Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
50% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.05 in1.3 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.04 in1 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.03 in0.6 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.06 in1.6 mm
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 48.
Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.1 in0.3 cm
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.
Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.05 in1.1 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
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
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
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.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Dry, high 53°, low 33°.
Dry, high 51°, low 32°.
Dry, high 51°, low 36°.
Highs 40–48°; chance of precipitation on Tuesday.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (MSO) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 4.7 ft Tue 12 AM
Reading from Sat 1:45 PM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 2.8 ft Thu 6 AM
Reading from Sat 1:45 PM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 6.0 ft Mon 12 PM
Reading from Sat 1:45 PM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 0.4 ft Sat 6 PM
Reading from Sat 2:15 PM · NWS gauge page
Sunrise 8:12 AM, sunset 6:35 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 59% cover).
Waxing gibbous
98% lit · growing