Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Mostly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 11:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Frenchtown MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:00am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. East wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light east southeast wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. East wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light east southeast wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Frenchtown MT
 46.88°N 114.31°W (Elev. 4465 ft)
2:12 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
11pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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