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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,091 feet / 942 meters

Nearest Address:
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Flathead County

GPS Coordinates: 48.35657778, -114.0378583

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 27 at 11:45AM MST until November 28 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 11:45 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the valleys and 4 to 10 inches in the higher terrain including mountain passes. * WHERE...In IDAHO, Southern Clearwater Mountains. In MONTANA, Kootenai/Cabinet Region, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Lower Clark Fork Region, and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ this evening to 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 27 at 11:45AM MST until November 28 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 11:45 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph. Rapid drop in temperatures creating freeze-up on road surfaces. * WHERE...Polson, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Flathead Lake. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 27 at 11:45AM MST until November 28 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 11:45 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Strong winds and heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 4 inches in the valleys and 4 and 11 inches in the higher terrain including Highway 2 from Essex to Marias Pass. Wind gusts as high as 40 mph. Rapid drop in temperatures creating freeze-up on road surfaces. * WHERE...Marias Pass, Polebridge, Bad Rock Canyon, Glacier National Park, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, and Essex. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 11:28AM MST until November 28 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 11:28 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...In IDAHO, Southern Clearwater Mountains. In MONTANA, Kootenai/Cabinet Region, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Lower Clark Fork Region, and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 11:28AM MST until November 28 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 11:28 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Mission Valley, Polson, Flathead Valley, and Flathead Lake. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.