Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 06:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Missoula MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Missoula MT
 46.85°N 113.96°W (Elev. 4603 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
6am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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