Lakeside, Montana Weather
Lakeside, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lakeside, Roosevelt County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lakeside.
About Lakeside, Montana
Lakeside, Montana, unfolds under a sky that seems to stretch on forever, a wide canvas brushed with the pale blues and golds of the Northern Plains. It lies 26.3 miles west of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 259°T), and is situated 16.3 miles north-north-west of Fairview. The land here is a patient study in subtle contours, rolling in gentle waves toward horizons that promise an endless expanse. Grasses, a tapestry of dried ochre and vibrant green depending on the season, carpet the terrain, whispering secrets to the wind that combs through them with a steady, persistent sigh. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean, untainted quality that speaks of distance from crowded cities and a closer communion with the elements. Even the light possesses a distinct character, softening in the late afternoons to cast long, painterly shadows that give depth and form to the seemingly featureless prairie. The story of Lakeside is one of quiet endurance and reliance on the land. For generations, the economy here has been tethered to the soil, with ranches and farms dotting the landscape, their livelihoods carved out of the rich, dark earth. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of life, a slow, deliberate beat that resonates through the few weathered buildings that constitute the heart of Lakeside. While grand landmarks are absent, there is a distinct beauty in the utilitarian structures, the sturdy barns and homesteads that stand as silent witnesses to the tenacity of those who have called this place home. The history here is not etched in grand monuments, but in the everyday efforts of its people, a persistent spirit that has weathered the challenges of a demanding environment and continues to shape the character of Lakeside.
Live animated radar for Lakeside and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Lakeside, Roosevelt County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.075298°N, 104.177718°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59602, 59212, 59922 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lakeside, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lakeside, 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 Lakeside includes coordinates 48.075298°N, 104.177718°W, situated in Roosevelt County. ZIP code 59602, 59212, 59922. 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.
