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.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 05:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Missoula MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 9am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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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 pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
6pm MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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