Bigfork, Montana Weather
Bigfork, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Bigfork, Flathead County.
Full aviation weather for Bigfork is published on the Kalispell City Airport (KS27) page, 21 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Bigfork have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Bigfork: Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI) 31 km · Polson Airport (K8S1) 42 km · Meadow Creek USFS Airport (K0S1) 54 km · Ronan Airport (K7S0) 55 km
Conditions reported at KS27 describe the airfield itself. Weather 21 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Bigfork specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Bigfork.
About Bigfork, Montana
Bigfork unfurls along the northern reaches of Flathead Lake, a place where the verdant embrace of Montana’s mountains spills down to meet the vast, shimmering expanse of freshwater. It lies 14.4 miles south-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 129°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-north-east of Lakeside. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and the subtle, cool breath of the lake, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, bathing the surrounding peaks in a warm, honeyed light. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense evergreen forests, cradle the town, their slopes offering a dramatic backdrop to the tranquil waters that define Bigfork’s character. The Swan River, a lively artery of emerald water, joins the lake here, its banks lined with cottonwoods that rustle like whispered secrets in the breeze, lending a dynamic counterpoint to the lake's serene stillness. Originally established as a logging and agricultural hub, Bigfork’s economy has gracefully evolved, now embracing a vibrant arts scene and a thriving tourism industry that draws visitors to its picturesque setting. The legacy of its founding is still palpable in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that lines the main street, a testament to the hardy souls who first settled this wild territory. Today, the town is celebrated for its charming boutiques, galleries showcasing local artistry, and a performing arts center that brings a sophisticated cultural pulse to this mountain haven. The clear, cool waters of Flathead Lake are Bigfork’s lifeblood, offering endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and simply soaking in the unparalleled natural beauty that defines this remarkable corner of Montana.
Live animated radar for Bigfork and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Bigfork, Flathead County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.063286°N, 114.072613°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59911 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bigfork, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bigfork, Montana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bigfork includes coordinates 48.063286°N, 114.072613°W, situated in Flathead County. ZIP code 59911. Telephone area code: 406. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
