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 30 at 12:05PM MST until December 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun November 30, 2025, 12:05 PM
Expires: Mon December 1, 2025, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, except 5 to 8 inches Bigfork to Many Lakes Region. Daytime melting combined with sub-freezing temperatures expected after dark will create a potential for black ice. Conditions will become slicker Monday night. * WHERE...Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, Polson, and Flathead Lake. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to noon MST Tuesday. * 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 Monday evening and Tuesday morning 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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 30 at 12:05PM MST until December 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun November 30, 2025, 12:05 PM
Expires: Mon December 1, 2025, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Daytime melting combined with sub-freezing temperatures expected after dark will create a potential for black ice. Conditions will become slicker Monday night. * WHERE...Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to noon MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.

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 30 at 12:05PM MST until December 2 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun November 30, 2025, 12:05 PM
Expires: Mon December 1, 2025, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, except up to 10 inches in the Seeley-Swan Valley. Daytime melting combined with sub-freezing temperatures expected after dark will create a potential for black ice. Conditions will become slicker Monday night. * WHERE...Essex, Marias Pass, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Polebridge, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Glacier National Park, Bad Rock Canyon, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * 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 Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Between 10 and 16 inches of total snow accumulation is possible in the Mission and Swan Ranges, while the Whitefish and Lewis Ranges could receive 5 to 10 inches.

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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.