Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 05:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Missoula/Bell Field MT

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then snow showers between 9am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 5am.  Low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 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. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light east southeast wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then snow showers between 9am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 5am. Low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light east southeast wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Missoula/Bell Field MT
 46.93°N 114.1°W (Elev. 3314 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
5am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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