Lewis Dortch

Missoula

Meteorologist at KPAX-TV (Missoula, MT)

North Carolina born and raised (Go Tar Heels), love my wife, kids, anything outdoors. Working as Chief Meteorologist at KPAX-TV in Missoula, Montana (NWA)

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Weather Forecast: Sunny and warm weekend ahead

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — A few more clouds and breezy for our Friday as a very weak system is moving through western Montana. Highs today are again topping out mostly in the 70s. High pressure quickly builds for the weekend. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s Saturday and mid to upper 80s Sunday. The hottest temperatures move in Monday and Tuesday with temperatures back in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
Weather Forecast: Warm weather into the weekend

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — We are looking at a beautiful Thursday with sunny skies and high temperatures mostly in the 70s. A very weak system will bring an increase in clouds on Friday. Other than that, expect another nice day with highs again in the 70s. Warmer weather quickly builds into the weekend. Highs will be in the 80s on Saturday, then upper 80s to low 90s Sunday. Hot weather continues with 80s and 90s through next Tuesday. Watch the 24/7 StormTracker Weather stream below:
Weather Forecast: A few scattered showers Wednesday

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Temperatures are running a little warmer today compared to Monday and Tuesday. Other than that, expect a very similar weather set up with mostly cloudy skies along with a few isolated rain showers this afternoon and evening. Warmer weather quickly builds to end the week and continues into the weekend. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s Thursday and Friday, then mid-80s to the low 90s for the upcoming weekend. This warm weather continues into the start of next week.
Weather Forecast: A few showers continue this evening

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — A few scattered showers are popping up around western Montana this afternoon and evening. Most of us stay dry with highs in the 60s to low 70s. Wednesday will be very similar to today with temperatures running a few degrees warmer as a high pressure ridge slowly builds. Warmer weather quickly builds to end the week and continues into the weekend. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s Thursday and Friday then mid 80s to low 90s for the upcoming weekend.
Scattered showers thro

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Well, the expected pattern change we talked about last week is here, however, just much weaker then things were looking last week. Temperatures will be mostly in the upper 60s to low 70s through Tuesday with scattered showers primarily falling across northwest Montana. By Wednesday another ridge of high pressure builds to end the week and continues into the weekend. Highs will be in the 70s Wednesday then 80s Thursday - Sunday.
Weather Forecast: Hot Saturday, cooler Sunday

4 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — We are looking at a beautiful day for your Friday. Highs are in the 70s to low 80s with abundant sunshine overhead. The hottest temperatures of the year are expected on Saturday, with temperatures in the upper 80s to mid-90s. The one thing that could offer some relief, more cloud cover is expected Saturday, giving us some breaks from the sun. Still, though temperatures will be running 20°-to-25° above normal for this time of year.
Weather Forecast: Sunshine and warm Friday, Record heat Saturday

4 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Looking at a beautiful day for your Friday. Highs will be in the 70s to low 80s with abundant sunshine overhead. The hottest temperatures of the year are expected Saturday with temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s. The one thing that could offer some relief, more cloud cover is expected Saturday giving us some breaks from the sun. Still though temperatures will be running 20°-to-25° above normal for this time of year.
Weather Forecast: Scattered storms this afternoon

4 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — We are looking at another warm afternoon with highs in the 80s and even pushing 90s in some locations. This afternoon and evening, an approaching system will bring another round of scattered thunderstorms to Western Montana. Some of the stronger storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rain and small hail. A beautiful day is expected Friday with 70s and 80s before the hottest day of the week sets up Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 80s to mid-90s by Saturday afternoon.
Weather Forecast: Warm with a few storms Thursday

4 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Looking at another warm day with highs again in the mid to upper 80s. By this afternoon and evening, an approaching system will bring another round of scattered thunderstorms to Western Montana. Some of the stronger storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rain and small hail. Another beautiful day is expected Friday with 70s and 80s before the hottest day of the week sets up Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 80s to mid-90s by Saturday afternoon.
Weather Forecast: Hot with storms Thursday

1 month ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Highs today will be around 15° to 20° above normal, ranging in the low to upper 80s with abundant sunshine overhead. Even hotter weather is expected Thursday as temperatures will again be in the mid to upper 80s with even a few low 90s in some spots. By Thursday afternoon and evening, an approaching system will bring another round of scattered thunderstorms to Western Montana. Some of the stronger storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rain and small hail.