Local weather forecast

Weather in Saco, MT

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 59261

Sunny
Now51°F

Sunny

High / Low63° / 51°
Rain chance2%
Wind17 mph
Weather alerts

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Lake Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 1:07AM MDT until September 26 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves up to 4 feet are possible through the morning.

Safety instructions

Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny51°1% rain
9 AMSunny53°1% rain
10 AMSunny54°1% rain
11 AMSunny56°1% rain
12 PMSunny58°1% rain
1 PMCloudy59°6% rain
2 PMCloudy60°6% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy60°3% rain
4 PMOvercast60°9% rain
5 PMOvercast59°8% rain
6 PMOvercast58°9% rain
7 PMClear58°0% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
63° 51°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 22 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
65° 44°Overcast
Rain 8%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 55°Overcast
Rain 4%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like43°F
Humidity40%
Pressure29.83 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind17 mph W
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset06:59 PM
Moonrise06:43 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 PM · 61°F
Coolest hour3 AM · 49°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 14%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 29 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 43°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

58°F, 0% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 51°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Saco

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

Saco is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 48.46°N latitude and 107.34°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.

Saco weather today

Sunny and 51°F in Saco, MT. Today's high is 63°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 40%, pressure is 29.83 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Saco

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 65°F and a low near 44°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.

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