Pacific Storm System Across the West; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southeast

A Pacific storm system will bring strong winds and low elevation rain to much of the West Coast, and heavy high elevation mountain snow to the Sierra-Nevada through Wednesday. Fire weather concerns will continue into Tuesday across the Mid-South and Southeast as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:04:17 pm MDT

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

Winter Storm Watch

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Warming through Tuesday

Trending Wet and Cool Beginning Wednesday

Winter travel over passes Thu - Fri

A ridge of high pressure will be building over the region this weekend into next week causing a warming and drying trend for the Northern Rockies. Temperatures are expected to be 20 to 30 degrees above seasonal averages by Tuesday.

Heads up, western Montana and north-central Idaho! 🌧️📉 We are tracking a major cool-down and wet pattern heading our way Wednesday through Friday (April 22-24). Expect a widespread soaking rain and a dramatic 30-degree temperature plunge from Tuesday's highs. If you're recreating through the high country, be prepared for slush and snow down to 4,500 feet by Thursday morning! Mountain passes, especially along the Continental Divide, may see accumulations by Thursday morning 🏔️❄️

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Pacific Storm System Across the West; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southeast

NWS Forecast Office Missoula, MT