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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 07:26 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Missoula MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 07:36am until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 07:36am until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

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

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Missoula MT
 46.84°N 114.05°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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