Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed ESE 16 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Missoula MT

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 22. East wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 22. East wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Missoula MT
 46.85°N 113.96°W (Elev. 4603 ft)
2:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
7am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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