Polson, Montana Weather
Polson, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Polson, Lake County.
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About Polson, Montana
Polson unfolds at the southern tip of Flathead Lake, a vast expanse of sapphire water cradled by the imposing Mission Mountains to the east. It lies 35.4 miles south-south-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 169°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-west of Pablo. The town itself sprawls across a gentle slope, its buildings a mix of weathered wood and more modern construction, all gazing westward towards the shimmering, often wind-whipped surface of the lake. The air here carries a distinct tang of pine and the cool, clean breath of fresh water, especially potent in the early morning when mist still clings to the lower slopes of the mountains, blurring the sharp edges of the peaks. The light often has a crystalline quality, particularly in the autumn, when the sun slants low, igniting the golden aspens and casting long, dramatic shadows across the valley floor. This place, Polson, has long been a nexus for the Salish people, who have fished its waters and hunted its surrounding lands for generations, their presence a deep, quiet hum beneath the surface of more recent history. The arrival of settlers in the late 19th century brought with it a burgeoning economy built on timber and agriculture, the fertile valley floor proving ideal for ranching and the cultivation of grains and fruit. Today, while the lumber mills still hum, the rhythm of Polson is increasingly set by the seasonal influx of tourists drawn to the lake's recreational allure – boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of a sunset viewed from the shore. The Flathead Lake Monster, a creature of local legend, adds a touch of playful mystery to the town's character, a whisper of the unknown in a landscape so vast and seemingly knowable.
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| Location | Polson, Lake County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.69355°N, 114.163172°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59860 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Polson, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Polson, 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 Polson includes coordinates 47.693550°N, 114.163172°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 59860. 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.
