Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Apr 01:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Missoula/Bell Field MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula/Bell Field MT
 46.93°N 114.1°W (Elev. 3314 ft)
12:21 pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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