Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 02:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Missoula MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east in the evening.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. East wind around 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  in the morning.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light and variable wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east in the evening. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. East wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light and variable wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Missoula MT
 46.96°N 113.98°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
2:12 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
3pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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