Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 09:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Missoula MT

Winter Weather Advisory until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am.  Patchy fog before 3pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 4am, then a chance of freezing rain. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Patchy fog before 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Missoula MT
 46.82°N 114.05°W (Elev. 3343 ft)
1:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
9pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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