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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.

freezing fog

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 03 Jan 04:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Missoula MT

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 9pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Patchy fog between 9pm and 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow between 2am and 5am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 9pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Patchy fog between 9pm and 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow between 2am and 5am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Missoula MT
 46.82°N 114.05°W (Elev. 3343 ft)
Last Update:
4:14 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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