Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 12 Mar 06:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Missoula/Bell Field MT

High Wind Warning March 12, 06:52am until March 12, 06:00pm
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning March 12, 06:52am until March 12, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Thu

    High Wind Warning

  • Today

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 33. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 43. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm.  Low around 33. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 33. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 43. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Low around 33. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow. High near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Missoula/Bell Field MT
 46.96°N 114.01°W (Elev. 3757 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 12, 2026
6am MDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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