Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 07:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Missoula/Bell Field MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 3am.  Low around 42. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 8 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 42. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula/Bell Field MT
 46.93°N 114.1°W (Elev. 3314 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
8pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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