Gallatin River Ranch, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Gallatin River Ranch, Gallatin County.
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Gallatin River Ranch unfolds across a broad, sweeping tableau where the Bozeman Creek, a lively artery of clear, cold water, carves a meandering path through emerald meadows. It lies 21.1 miles north-west of Bozeman, MT (from Bozeman, MT: bearing 318°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north of Manhattan. The land here breathes with a certain wildness, a palpable energy that hums beneath the vast Montana sky. Rolling foothills, dusted with the muted greens of sagebrush and the deeper hues of pine, ascend towards the formidable, snow-capped peaks of the Gallatin Range, their jagged silhouettes a constant, breathtaking backdrop. The air itself carries a crispness, scented with pine needles and the earthy aroma of damp soil, especially potent in the early morning when a delicate mist often clings to the valley floor, softening the edges of the dramatic landscape. The history of Gallatin River Ranch is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the Gallatin Valley, a region long shaped by the relentless pursuit of fertile ground and robust livestock. For generations, this land has been a working ranch, its economy rooted in the raising of cattle and the cultivation of hay, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land. The very character of Gallatin River Ranch is one of quiet resilience, a place where the industrious spirit of the West persists, unhurried by the outside world. While not a hub of bustling commerce, its proximity to the growing, vibrant city of Bozeman allows for a unique blend of rural tranquility and access to modern amenities, creating a distinct, enduring sense of place.
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| Location | Gallatin River Ranch, Gallatin County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.9073°N, 111.3313°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59741 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gallatin River Ranch, 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 Gallatin River Ranch includes coordinates 45.907300°N, 111.331300°W, situated in Gallatin County. ZIP code 59741. 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.