Weather Alerts For Columbia Falls, MT
Local Area Emergency
-# HEADLINE -------------------- Shelter In Place. Explosive Device in area Hwy 209 and Ferndale Drive Bigfork # SUMMARY -------------------- The following message is transmitted at the request of Flathead County. Explosive device reported in the area of Hwy 209 and Ferndale Drive. SHELTER IN PLACE now. Stay indoors... away from windows and doors. Do NOT approach the area. Additional Information will be provided by Law Enforcement Stay indoors... away from windows and doors. Do NOT approach the area. Additional Information will be provided by Law Enforcement # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:26 PM MDT ISSUED BY Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT HEADER BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED | Local Area Emergency | MT Flathead County
Pollen Alert
-Pollen Index: 8.9 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Birch, Alder and Cedar/Juniper. The pollen levels for Sunday will remain relatively stable in the high range. The pollen producing plants are delivering a fairly constant level of pollen into the air.