Water Temperature of the Jefferson River in Three Forks, MT
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
Temperature Locations
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Station Name: Jefferson River near Three Forks MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,081 feet
Nearest Address:
87571 Frontage Rd
Three Forks, MT 59752
Gallatin County
GPS Coordinates: 45.8971361, -111.5956722
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Weather for Three Forks, Montana
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 54°F
L: 32°F

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 29°F

Mon
H: 40°F
L: 29°F

Tue
H: 34°F
L: 26°F

Wed
H: 45°F
L: 25°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 3:23 AM
Moonset: 8:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM12:17 AM - 2:47 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
High Wind Watch issued March 6 at 1:19PM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 1:19 PM
Expires: Sat March 7, 2026, 7:30 AM
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period.
High Wind Watch issued March 6 at 11:45PM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:45 PM
Expires: Sat March 7, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 3:23 AM
Moonset: 8:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM12:17 AM - 2:47 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 4:08 AM
Moonset: 8:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 69.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:38 AM - 6:08 AM1:03 PM - 3:33 PM
Minor Periods
8:08 AM - 9:38 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 AM
Moonset: 9:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 58.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:26 AM - 6:56 AM1:52 PM - 4:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:37 AM - 10:07 AM12:10 AM - 1:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 5:45 AM
Moonset: 9:43 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:15 AM - 7:45 AM2:42 PM - 5:12 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM1:15 AM - 2:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 6:36 AM
Moonset: 10:28 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM3:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Minor Periods
9:58 AM - 11:28 AM2:15 AM - 3:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
