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Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 08 Dec 08:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Missoula MT

  • Today

    Today: Rain. High near 44. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 39. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 5pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. High near 47. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then rain. Low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 49. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 44. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain before 5pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. High near 47. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then rain. Low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 49. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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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 Dec 8, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 8, 2025-6pm MST Dec 14, 2025
 
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