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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 48%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Missoula MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. East wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light east wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. East wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light east wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
Missoula MT
 46.87°N 114°W (Elev. 3202 ft)
Last Update:
2:12 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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