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.

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 07:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Frenchtown MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 4800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Frenchtown MT
 46.88°N 114.31°W (Elev. 4465 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
9am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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