Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT
898 FXUS65 KMSO 230855 AFDMSO Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Missoula MT 255 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024 .DISCUSSION...Similar conditions are expected today compared to Sunday, a nice fall-like day with clouds and sun. Tuesday and Wednesday will be warmer as a high pressure ridge builds over the region. Wednesday will be warm enough that some locations within western Montana could be within a couple of degrees of daily records. A fast moving trough breaks down the ridge on Wednesday, expect breezy conditions. Thursday temperatures cool back to normal for this time of year and slight chances of showers develops in northwest Montana. The majority of models are not excited about a impactful weather event through the end of September, with continued seasonal temperatures, breezy afternoons, and low chance of showers mainly north of I-90. A minority, currently 23%, do have a cold trough potentially bringing snow to the mountains of the Continental Divide to start the following week. && .AVIATION...VFR conditions continue today under a westerly flow. Expect breezy conditions at area terminals mid to late afternoon, along with high clouds dissipating. && .MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MT...None. ID...None. && $$