Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

light snow,mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed WNW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 14 Mar 11:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Missoula MT

Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 12:15pm until March 15, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 12:15pm until March 15, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 13. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 13. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Missoula MT
 46.96°N 113.98°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 14, 2026
12pm MDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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