Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from March 14, 12:00 PM MDT until March 15, 12:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	NNW 6 MPH
Barometer	30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	20°F (-7°C)
Last update	14 Mar 10:04 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Frenchtown MT

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sun
Winter Weather Advisory
Tonight
Low: 14 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 45 °F
Snow then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 53 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday
High: 56 °F
Slight Chance
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Wednesday

A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Thursday

A chance of rain, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.