Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 9 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Frenchtown MT

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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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 17, 2026
11am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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