Rollins, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Rollins, Lake County.
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Rollins rests on the western shore of Flathead Lake, a broad expanse of sapphire water that mirrors the sky with an almost perfect fidelity. It lies 20.7 miles south-south-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 165°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south of Lakeside. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, where the gentle slope of the land meets the rugged embrace of the surrounding mountains. Pine and fir trees march in orderly ranks up the hillsides, their dark green a constant counterpoint to the lighter hues of the sky and the water. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the wilder country beyond, a scent of damp earth and resin that is as invigorating as a plunge into the lake itself. Even in the quiet hum of a summer afternoon, there's a sense of spaciousness, a feeling that the horizon stretches on forever, promising more than just what the eye can immediately perceive. The history of Rollins is inextricably tied to the vastness of Flathead Lake, a natural artery that has long dictated the rhythm of life here. For generations, this place has been a hub for those who understand the lake's bounty, whether through fishing or the transport of goods. The economy, while modest, still draws strength from the water's edge, with small marinas and lakeside businesses catering to both locals and the steady stream of visitors drawn to the region's natural beauty. Evidence of past endeavors can be glimpsed in the weathered docks and the occasional ghost of a logging operation that once defined the broader area. Rollins, though small, holds a quiet dignity, a place where the legacy of the lake and the mountains is not just remembered, but lived.
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| Location | Rollins, Lake County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.906057°N, 114.198453°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59931 |
| 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 Rollins, 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 Rollins includes coordinates 47.906057°N, 114.198453°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 59931. 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.