Station Name: S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,091 feet

Nearest Address:
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Flathead County

GPS Coordinates: 48.35657778, -114.0378583

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 15 at 11:38AM MDT until May 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 11:38 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Slushy accumulations possible on Marias Pass. * WHERE...The higher terrain of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet and breezy conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in the backcountry.

Slow down and use caution while traveling on high mountain roads. Pack full waterproof layers and thermal gear to ensure you stay warm and dry if recreating in the backcountry.

Frost Advisory issued May 16 at 8:31AM MDT until May 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 8:31 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. For the second Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday. For the second Frost Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisory issued May 16 at 8:31AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 8:31 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. For the second Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday. For the second Frost Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisory issued May 17 at 9:04AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:04 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 29 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 8:50AM MDT until May 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 8:50 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Accumulations up to 10 inches above 6,000 ft. Slushy accumulations possible on Marias Pass. * WHERE...The higher terrain of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet and breezy conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in the backcountry.

Slow down and use caution while traveling on high mountain roads. Pack full waterproof layers and thermal gear to ensure you stay warm and dry if recreating in the backcountry.