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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Mar 01:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Missoula MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming west.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming west.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Missoula MT
 46.96°N 113.98°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am MDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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