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Snow Squalls in the Northeast U.S. on Thursday; Heavy Rain Along the Gulf Coast

An arctic cold front will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast on Thursday, bringing moderate to heavy snow, strong winds, and possible whiteout conditions through Thursday afternoon. A storm system interacting with Gulf moisture will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the western and central Gulf Coast on Thursday. Isolated instances of flash flooding will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 06:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Missoula/Bell Field MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 34. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 8pm and midnight, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain and freezing rain after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain. Low around 31. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 8am, then rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then rain after 11am. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 34. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 8pm and midnight, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain and freezing rain after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain. Low around 31. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 8am, then rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then rain after 11am. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula/Bell Field MT
 46.93°N 114.1°W (Elev. 3314 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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