Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

Lat: 46.92083°NLon: 114.0925°WElev: 3199.0ft.

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed N 8 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 01:25 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Lolo MT

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 06:00pm until April 24, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and noon, then rain after noon.  High near 51. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 2am.  Low around 34. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and noon, then rain after noon. High near 51. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 34. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 29. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Lolo MT
 46.77°N 113.97°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
12:22 am MDT Apr 22, 2026
1am MDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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