What is today's weather forecast for Lakeside, MT?

Today's forecast for Lakeside shows a high of 36 degrees and a low of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of snow.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Lakeside, MT?

The 7-day forecast for Lakeside shows highs from 36 to 42 degrees and lows from 27 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Lakeside, MT this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Lakeside this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (20% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (60% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Lakeside weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Lakeside forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Lakeside, MT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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25°F
Feels Like 12°F

Humidity 72% Dew Point 17°F Wind WSW 16 MPH Gusts 37 Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 11 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.6 mi. WSW of central Lakeside
at 5:10 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

20%

ThuDec 18

70%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

80%

SunDec 21

50%

MonDec 22

50%

TueDec 23

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 36°F to 42°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 31°F with lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1884 - A three week blockade of snow began at Portland, OR. A record December total of 34 inches was received.

Lakeside, MT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 36. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Night: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 12 to 17 mph becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11pm. Low around 33. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then rain likely between 11pm and 2am, then rain and snow likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

About Lakeside, MT

Lakeside is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Flathead County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,705 at the 2020 census, up from 2,669 in 2010. In 1892 the town was called Stoner, named after John J. Stoner, proprietor of a hotel near the shores of Flathead Lake. A community named Lakeside already existed in Roosevelt County. With its demise in 1920, this town changed its name. West Shore State Park is 5 miles south of town.

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