Fortine, Montana Weather
Fortine, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fortine, Lincoln County.
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About Fortine, Montana
Fortine unfolds as a quiet sentinel at the foot of colossal peaks, its lifeblood coursing through the verdant valleys that cradle it. It lies 47.7 miles north-west of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 326°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-north-west of Trego. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Towering mountains, their slopes a rugged tapestry of evergreen and scree, form an imposing backdrop, their summits often wreathed in mist or dusted with the first snows of autumn. Below, the land softens into meadows that, in season, erupt with the vibrant hues of wildflowers, their petals catching the sunlight like scattered jewels. The Tobacco River, a ribbon of clear, cold water, winds its way through the landscape, its murmur a perpetual soundtrack to the quiet existence of Fortine. The story of Fortine is one deeply entwined with the extraction of resources, a history etched not just in old logging trails but in the very spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, the timber industry has been the heartbeat of this region, its rhythm dictating the seasons and the fortunes of its people. While the days of grand lumber camps have largely faded, the legacy of hard work and self-reliance remains, a sturdy foundation upon which the present is built. The local economy, though modest, thrives on this enduring connection to the land, supporting small businesses that cater to both residents and the occasional traveler seeking the raw, untamed beauty of northwestern Montana. There are no grand pronouncements here, only the steady hum of life lived in close communion with the grand, indifferent majesty of the surrounding wilderness.
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| Location | Fortine, Lincoln County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.764409°N, 114.903215°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59918 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fortine, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fortine, Montana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Fortine includes coordinates 48.764409°N, 114.903215°W, situated in Lincoln County. ZIP code 59918. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
