Cool, Unsettled Weather Forecast for Midweek in Missoula

A potent system and cold front will bring snow to mountain passes and valley floors by Wednesday night.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:06pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of gray, white, and blue, depicting a snow-covered mountain range partially obscured by heavy fog and dramatic lighting, conveying the overwhelming scale and power of the natural environment.As a powerful weather system moves into western Montana, the region braces for a midweek shift to cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and the potential for snow at lower elevations.Missoula Today

A strong low-pressure system and Pacific moisture will move into the Northern Rockies overnight, leading to snow at higher elevations. A cold front will then sweep through the region on Wednesday, causing snow levels to drop to valley floors and bringing gusty winds. Temperatures will also drop significantly, with highs only reaching the low 40s on Thursday.

Why it matters

This unsettled weather pattern could impact travel over mountain passes and lead to wintry conditions in the Missoula area, even at lower elevations, which is unusual for mid-April.

The details

Starting at midnight tonight, Winter Weather Advisories will go into effect for the West Glacier and Lower Clark Fork Regions as snow begins falling at pass levels. By Wednesday afternoon and evening, the cold front will bring valley floor snow showers and gusty winds as temperatures plummet.

  • Starting at midnight tonight (April 14, 2026), Winter Weather Advisories go into place.
  • On Wednesday, snow levels will drop to valley floors by the afternoon and evening.
  • Highs will drop from the mid 40s to mid 50s on Wednesday into the low 40s on Thursday.

The players

Missoula, Montana

The city in western Montana where this unsettled weather pattern is expected to impact.

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What’s next

Travelers should monitor weather conditions and advisories closely, as mountain passes and valley roads could see impacts from the snow and wind.

The takeaway

This late-season winter weather system is an unusual occurrence for mid-April in Missoula, highlighting the unpredictable nature of spring weather in the Northern Rockies.