Location & Surroundings
Thunderbird Glacier is a glacier(s) in Montana, United States, at 2,291 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Columbia Falls, 63 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 3130 km to the east. The nearest airport is Langton Airstrip, 27 km away.
Also known as: Logan Glacier
Overview
Thunderbird Glacier is glacier in the United States.
It is located in Montana, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Montana
- Type glacier(s) (GLCR)
- a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
Geography
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Coordinates
48° 56' 3" N, 114° 2' 23" W
- Elevation 2291 m (DEM: 2276 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:56
- Sunrise 07:11
- Sunset 19:50
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Thunderbird Glacier
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Thunderbird Glacier, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 5.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 129 W/m2.
Temperature
1.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
0.04 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 1.9 | 0.3 | 221 | 97 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 1.3 | 43 | 90 | 1,019.3 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 100 | 89.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.3 | 1.3 | 31 | 88 | 1,018.6 | 0.73 / 1.36 | 100 | 128.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.6 | 1.4 | 58 | 96 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 98 | 7.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.8 | 1.4 | 48 | 94 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.3 | 0.6 | 241 | 59 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 270.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 215 | 46 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.3 | 1.0 | 228 | 79 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.2 | 1.4 | 230 | 80 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 2.1 | 224 | 37 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 279.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 214 | 39 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 604.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.0 | 0.2 | 133 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 31.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.6 | 0.8 | 34 | 62 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Thunderbird Glacier?
Now 1.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 5.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 129 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Thunderbird Glacier today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 19:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Thunderbird Glacier?
Local time is 12:56. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Thunderbird Glacier?
Thunderbird Glacier is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Thunderbird Glacier?
Elevation about 2,291 m. DEM 2,276 m.
Where is Thunderbird Glacier located?
It is at 48.93414, -114.03985 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Thunderbird Glacier in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)