Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NNW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 22 Apr 04:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Missoula/Bell Field MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  Steady temperature around 48. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 33. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 47. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. Steady temperature around 48. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 33. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 47. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula/Bell Field MT
 46.93°N 114.1°W (Elev. 3314 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Apr 22, 2026
4pm MDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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