Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	E 8 MPH
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	31°F (-1°C)
Last update	10 Dec 01:23 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Missoula/Bell Field MT

Overnight
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow before 5am, then rain and snow. Low around 31. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 42. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain. High near 40. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 38. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Rain and snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Monday Night

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday

Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.