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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.

unknown precip,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Missoula MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:43am until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:43am until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Areas Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog between 9pm and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog between 8am and noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog between 9pm and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog between 8am and noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula MT
 46.87°N 114°W (Elev. 3202 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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