Olney, Montana Weather
Olney, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Olney, Flathead County.
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About Olney, Montana
Olney lies cradled by the sweeping grandeur of the Flathead Valley, a place where the sky seems to stretch wider and the mountains stand as silent sentinels. It lies 27.2 miles north-north-west of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 334°T), and is situated 14.5 miles north-west of Whitefish. Rolling foothills, cloaked in emerald fir and pine, give way to the sharper, more rugged peaks that pierce the horizon, their snow-capped crowns catching the sun in a dazzling display. The air here carries the crisp scent of evergreen and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. A quiet grace pervades Olney, a sense that the land dictates the pace, and that the human endeavors are but gentle ripples on a vast, ancient canvas. The Flathead River, a glinting ribbon of silver, winds its way through the valley floor, its presence a soft murmur against the broader symphony of wind and rustling leaves. The economy of Olney has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding landscape, with logging and ranching forming the bedrock of its livelihood. Historic timber operations, though less dominant now, have left their mark on the character of the place, a legacy of hardy self-reliance and a deep understanding of the forest’s rhythm. Beyond the working ranches and scattered homesteads, a growing appreciation for the region’s natural beauty has drawn artisans and those seeking a quieter life, adding a subtle layer to the community’s fabric. The distinctive scent of woodsmoke often hangs in the twilight air, a comforting hallmark of homes warmed by the hearth, and the distant lowing of cattle punctuates the otherwise profound stillness.
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| Location | Olney, Flathead County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.548576°N, 114.578198°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59927 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Olney, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Olney, 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 Olney includes coordinates 48.548576°N, 114.578198°W, situated in Flathead County. ZIP code 59927. 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.
