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.

Mostly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Missoula/Bell Field MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west southwest  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Rain. High near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula/Bell Field MT
 46.93°N 114.1°W (Elev. 3314 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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