Local weather forecast

Weather in Chinook, MT

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 59523

Sunny
Now51°F

Sunny

High / Low57° / 47°
Rain chance2%
Wind26 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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High Wind Warning issued September 25 at 9:48PM MDT until September 26 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Safety instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny51°1% rain
11 AMOvercast53°9% rain
12 PMSunny54°1% rain
1 PMOvercast55°9% rain
2 PMSunny55°1% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy57°4% rain
4 PMSunny57°1% rain
5 PMOvercast56°9% rain
6 PMOvercast54°9% rain
7 PMSunny52°1% rain
8 PMClear57°1% rain
9 PMClear55°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
57° 47°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 26 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
65° 43°Overcast
Rain 10%Gust 14 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
66° 51°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like40°F
Humidity34%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind26 mph W
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:09 AM
Sunset07:07 PM
Moonrise06:51 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 57°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 43°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 23%
Strongest gusts4 PM · 30 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 40°F with winds near 26 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

57°F, 1% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 51°F, wind 26 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Chinook

Montana weather varies from relatively dry plains to snowy mountain climates. Cold fronts, strong winds and large day-to-day temperature swings are common.

Chinook is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 48.59°N latitude and 109.23°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Chinook weather today

Sunny and 51°F in Chinook, MT. Today's high is 57°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 26 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 34%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chinook

Sunrise is at 07:09 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 65°F and a low near 43°F. The maximum rain chance is 10%.

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