NWS Forecast Office Missoula, MT

A taste of winter is headed for the backcountry of western Montana and north-central Idaho this Saturday and Sunday, creating potentially hazardous conditions for hikers, hunters, and anyone traveling on forest roads. Expect dropping temperatures into the 30s and 40s, combined with gusty winds that will produce dangerous wind chills in the teens. Light snow will create slushy conditions on roads and trails, and the raw, cold air brings a significant risk of hypothermia. Please be prepared with extra layers and emergency supplies, tell someone your plans, and check the latest forecast at weather.gov/missoula before you go.