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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.

Mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Mar 12:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Missoula MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula MT
 46.87°N 114°W (Elev. 3202 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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