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Snow Squalls in the Northeast U.S. on Thursday; Heavy Rain Along the Gulf Coast

An arctic cold front will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast on Thursday, bringing moderate to heavy snow, strong winds, and possible whiteout conditions through Thursday afternoon. A storm system interacting with Gulf moisture will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the western and central Gulf Coast on Thursday. Isolated instances of flash flooding will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 06:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ESE Arlee MT

Winter Storm Watch December 5, 05:00am until December 6, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ESE Arlee MT
 47.09°N 113.92°W (Elev. 7402 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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