Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT
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FNUS55 KMSO 060742
FWFMSO
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Montana and N Cntrl Idaho
National Weather Service Missoula MT
142 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
.DISCUSSION...
Idaho (Zones 102 and 103): Wet and cool conditions will continue through
Wednesday. All but the Camas Prairie and Hells Canyon can expect 0.20 to
0.40 inches of additional accumulation by Wednesday. There is high
probability that a warm and dry period develops Thursday, continuing
through at least Sunday.
Northwest MT (Zones 104 and 105): Wet and cool conditions will continue
through Wednesday. Most locations, other than Three Rivers and Libby
districts, can expect an additional 0.20 to 0.40 inches of accumulation.
Wrap around moisture from east of divide could provide 1 to 2 inches of
moisture mainly in the form of snow, in the Mission, Swan, and Flathead
Mountains by Wednesday evening. There is high probability that a
warm and dry period develops Thursday, continuing through at least Sunday.
West Central MT (Zones 106, 107 and 108): Wet and cool conditions will continue
through Wednesday. Most locations can expect an additional 0.20 to 0.40
inches of accumulation by Wednesday, higher amounts in the Rattlesnake
Mountains. There is high probability that a warm and dry period
develops Thursday, continuing through at least Sunday.
Southwest MT (Zones 109, 110 and 111): Wet and cool conditions will continue
through Wednesday. Most locations can expect an additional 0.10 to 0.20
inches of accumulation by Wednesday. There is high probability that a
warm and dry period develops Thursday, continuing through at least Sunday.
IDZ102-103-070745-
Palouse/Hells Canyon-Clearwater/Nez Perce-
1242 AM PDT Mon May 6 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow in the morning,
then rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 4500 feet.
* Max Temperature.....50-60 valleys and 35-45 ridges.
* Min Humidity........52-62 percent.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 15-25 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 20-30 mph.
* Haines Index........3 very low.
* LAL.................3.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...40 percent in the Palouse/Hells Canyon...and
80 percent in the Clearwater/Nez Perce.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Partly cloudy. Rain showers, snow showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Snow level 4000 feet.
* Min Temperature.....35-40 valleys and 25-30 ridges.
* Max Humidity........75-85 percent.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 15-25 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 20-30 mph.
* LAL.................3.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...10 percent in the Palouse/Hells Canyon...and
80 percent in the Clearwater/Nez Perce.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow in the morning, then rain
showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Snow level 3000 feet.
* Max Temperature.....45-55 valleys and 33-43 ridges.
* Min Humidity........50-60 percent valleys and 57-67 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 20-30 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 25-35 mph.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................3.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...10 percent in the Palouse/Hells Canyon...and
80 percent in the Clearwater/Nez Perce.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of snow and rain. Lows 30-40.
Highs 45-55. Min humidities 40-50 percent. West winds 20-30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70. Min
humidities 30-40 percent. Northeast winds 10-15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75. East winds 5-15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80.
$$
MTZ104-105-070745-
Kootenai-Flathead/Glacier Park-
142 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow. Snow level 5000
feet.
* Max Temperature.....50-60 valleys and 35-45 ridges.
* Min Humidity........39-49 percent valleys and 60-70 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......Southwest 25-35 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 30-40 mph.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...40 percent in the Kootenai...and 60 percent
in the Flathead/Glacier Park.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow and chance of
rain. Snow level 4500 feet.
* Min Temperature.....25-35.
* Max Humidity........81-91 percent valleys and 75-85 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 10-20 mph becoming southwest 5-10 mph
after midnight.
* Ridge Top............West 25-40 mph.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...10 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain likely. Snow
level 4000 feet.
* Max Temperature.....48-58 valleys and 35-45 ridges.
* Min Humidity........43-53 percent valleys and 63-73 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 20-30 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 30-40 mph.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...40 percent in the Kootenai...and 70 percent
in the Flathead/Glacier Park.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with snow and chance of rain. Lows 35-45.
Highs 45-55. Min humidities 35-45 percent. West winds 20-30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with chance of snow and slight chance of
rain. Lows 35-45. Highs 55-65. Min humidities 25-35 percent. North
winds 5-15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75. East winds 5-10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain. Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80.
$$
MTZ106-108-070745-
West Lolo-East Lolo-
142 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain. Snow level 5000
feet.
* Max Temperature.....45-55 valleys and 38-48 ridges.
* Min Humidity........43-53 percent valleys and 52-62 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 20-30 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 30-40 mph decreasing to 20-35 mph in
the afternoon.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...30 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow and chance of
rain. Snow level 4500 feet.
* Min Temperature.....25-35.
* Max Humidity........70-80 percent.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 25-35 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 30-40 mph.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...10 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain likely in the
afternoon. Snow level 3500 feet.
* Max Temperature.....40-50 valleys and 33-43 ridges.
* Min Humidity........42-52 percent valleys and 56-66 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 25-35 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 30-40 mph.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...50 percent in the West Lolo...and 30 percent
in the East Lolo.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with snow and chance of rain. Lows 35-45. Highs
45-55. Min humidities 45-55 percent. West winds 25-35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with chance of rain and snow. Lows 35-45.
Highs 55-65. Min humidities 35-45 percent. North winds 10-15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75. East winds 5-15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80.
$$
MTZ107-070745-
Flathead Reservation-
142 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow. Snow level 5000
feet.
* Max Temperature.....55-60 valleys and 30-35 ridges.
* Min Humidity........40-50 percent valleys and 62-72 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 20-30 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 30-40 mph.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...10 percent in areas west of Highway 93...and
90 percent in the Mission Mtns and areas east of Highway 93.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Snow
level 4500 feet.
* Min Temperature.....35-40 valleys and 20-25 ridges.
* Max Humidity........68-78 percent valleys and 87-97 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......Southwest 20-30 mph.
* Ridge Top............Southwest 30-40 mph.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...10 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Snow
level 3500 feet.
* Max Temperature.....50-55 valleys and 30-35 ridges.
* Min Humidity........49-59 percent valleys and 70-80 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 25-35 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 30-40 mph.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...50 percent in areas west of Highway 93...and
70 percent in the Mission Mtns and areas east of Highway 93.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with rain and snow likely. Lows 35-45. Highs 50-60.
Min humidities 45-55 percent. West winds 25-35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with slight chance of rain. Lows 35-45. Highs
60-70. Min humidities 30-40 percent. North winds 10-15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75. East winds 5-10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 75-85.
$$
MTZ109-070745-
Bitterroot-
142 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain. Slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 5000 feet.
* Max Temperature.....50-55 valleys and 35-40 ridges.
* Min Humidity........35-45 percent valleys and 52-62 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 20-30 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 25-35 mph.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................3 in the Darby, Sula, and West Fork
Districts...and 1 in areas north of Hamilton.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...50 percent in the Darby, Sula, and West Fork
Districts...and 10 percent in areas north of Hamilton.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow showers with possible
rain and thunderstorms in the evening, then snow after midnight.
Snow level 4500 feet.
* Min Temperature.....23-33.
* Max Humidity........73-83 percent.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 10-20 mph becoming southwest 10-15 mph
after midnight.
* Ridge Top............West 20-35 mph.
* LAL.................3 in the Darby, Sula, and West Fork
Districts...and 1 in areas north of Hamilton.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...50 percent in the Darby, Sula, and West Fork
Districts...and 10 percent in areas north of Hamilton.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow in the morning, then snow
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature.....45-50 valleys and 30-35 ridges.
* Min Humidity........38-48 percent valleys and 53-63 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 25-35 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 35-45 mph.
* Haines Index........2 very low.
* LAL.................3 in the Darby, Sula, and West Fork
Districts...and 1 in areas north of Hamilton.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with snow likely and chance of rain. Lows
30-40. Highs 40-50. Min humidities 45-55 percent. West winds 25-35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with slight chance of snow. Lows 30-40. Highs
50-60. Min humidities 30-40 percent. North winds 5-15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 30-40. Highs 60-70. East
winds 5-15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75.
$$
MTZ110-111-070745-
Deerlodge/West Beaverhead-East Beaverhead-
142 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow likely and chance of
rain. Snow level 5500 feet.
* Max Temperature.....45-55 valleys and 35-40 ridges.
* Min Humidity........31-41 percent valleys and 40-50 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 20-30 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 25-35 mph.
* Haines Index........3 very low.
* LAL.................1 in the Deerlodge/West Beaverhead...and 2 in
the East Beaverhead.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...10 percent.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
* Min Temperature.....20-30.
* Max Humidity........64-74 percent.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 20-30 mph decreasing to 10-20 mph after
midnight.
* Ridge Top............West 20-35 mph.
* LAL.................2.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...10 percent.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/Weather.........Mostly cloudy. Snow likely. Patchy blowing
snow in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature.....40-50 valleys and 30-35 ridges.
* Min Humidity........30-40 percent valleys and 38-48 percent
ridges.
* 20-Foot Winds.......
* Lower Elevation......West 25-35 mph.
* Ridge Top............West 25-35 mph.
* Haines Index........3 very low.
* LAL.................1.
* CWR (> 0.10 Inch)...0 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with snow likely. Patchy blowing snow. Lows
30-40. Highs 40-50. Min humidities 45-55 percent. West winds 25-35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of snow and rain. Lows 30-40.
Highs 50-60. Min humidities 35-45 percent. North winds 15-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65. Northeast winds
5-15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain. Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75.
$$