Warm Weather Ahead After Mixed Precipitation This Weekend

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Missoula and northwest Montana will see scattered mixed precipitation, including pockets of freezing rain, continuing into early Saturday. Highs will range from the mid-30s to mid-40s. However, a strong high pressure system will then build over the region, leading to a drying and warming trend starting Saturday with highs reaching the upper 40s to upper 50s, potentially pushing some temperature records.

Why it matters

The mixed precipitation at the start of the weekend could lead to slick road conditions, so travelers should check reports before heading out. The warm and dry pattern that follows will be welcomed by many, but could also contribute to air quality issues due to potential valley inversions.

The details

The mixed precipitation, including pockets of freezing rain, will continue into early Saturday across Missoula and northwest Montana. Highs during this period will range from the mid-30s to mid-40s. However, a strong high pressure system will then build over the western U.S., leading to a drying and warming trend starting Saturday. Highs on Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach the upper 40s to upper 50s, potentially pushing some temperature records.

• The mixed precipitation, including pockets of freezing rain, will continue into early Saturday.
• Highs during the mixed precipitation period will range from the mid-30s to mid-40s.
• Starting Saturday, a strong high pressure system will build over the western U.S., leading to a drying and warming trend.
• Highs on Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach the upper 40s to upper 50s, potentially pushing some temperature records.

What’s next

Travelers should check road reports before heading out due to the potential for slick conditions from the mixed precipitation at the start of the weekend.