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: Hot with storms Thursday

1 week 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.
Weather Forecast: Sunny today, thunderstorms Thursday

1 week ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Sunny and very warm weather around western Montana for your Wednesday. Highs today will be around 15-20 degrees above normal ranging in the low to upper 80s. Even hotter weather is expected Thursday as temperatures are expected to 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.
Weather Forecast: Heating up Wednesday and Thursday

1 week ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — A beautiful day around western Montana with sunny skies and highs running mostly in the 70s. We'll heat up quickly Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the mid and upper 80s. A few low 90s will even be possible by Thursday. 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.
Weather Forecast: Isolated storms this afternoon and evening

1 week ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — 70s and 80s again for your Memorial Day. The big difference from yesterday is more cloud cover along with some scattered afternoon and evening storms. Some storms could be strong across southwest Montana with heavy rain, gusty winds and small hail. Temperatures will be slightly cooler Tuesday with sunshine and highs in the 70s. Temperatures quickly soar once again to end the week. In fact, our first 90s of the season look possible Thursday and continue into the weekend.
Weather Forecast: Warm Memorial Day Weekend with a few thunderstorms Monday

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Memorial Day Weekend is here and right on cue, fantastic weather is setting up!Highs will be in the 60s today, 70s Saturday, and 80s Sunday and Monday. Watch the forecast: Warm Memorial Day Weekend with a few thunderstorms Monday The only thing that could come up this weekend, will be a few isolated thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening. Other than that, expect sunny skies and warm weather.
Weather Forecast: Warmer and drier for the Memorial Day Weekend

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Expect scattered rain showers around Western Montana this afternoon as a low pressure works its way through the Northern Rockies. Highs today are mostly in the 60s. Things start to change Friday, but especially this weekend, as a strong ridge of high pressure builds. A few lingering showers could still set up Friday, however, with high pressure on the way, most of us stay dry with temps in the mid to upper 60s. The best chance for some afternoon showers will be across Northwest Montana.
Weather Forecast: Rain showers continue through Friday

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Once again, scattered showers are developing this afternoon, primarily impacting northwest Montana. The highs today are again in the 50s to low 60s. A more organized weather system brings widespread rain on Thursday. The heaviest rain with this looks to fall in west-central and Southwest Montana. Highs on Thursday are again in the 50s to low 60s. Things start to change Friday, but especially this weekend, as a strong ridge of high pressure builds.
Weather Forecast: Areas of frost Wednesday morning

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — We'll be mostly dry and cool today as highs are again running below normal in the mid to upper 50s. There will be a few isolated showers possible this afternoon as well. Skies clear a bit tonight allowing temperatures to drop quickly once the sunsets. Areas of frost could develop by Wednesday morning, especially for locations where clearing has occured.
Weather Forecast: Rain showers tonight into Tuesday

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Clouds will be increasing this afternoon in front of our next weather system that brings another round of rain showers tonight and Tuesday. Highs remain in the 50s and 60s both today and Tuesdsay. For the rest of the week, temperatures will slowly begin to warm, however, scattered showers will remain a possibility each day as we remain under a somewhat active weather pattern. Highs will be in the low to mid-60s Wednesday and Thursday, then mid to upper 60s Friday and Saturday.
Weather Forecast: Dry Monday, showers again Tuesday

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Lewis Dortch

MISSOULA — Looking at a dry day Monday as we sit between two weather systems. Expect highs in the 50s to low 60s with sunshine in the morning then increasing clouds for the afternoon. Clouds will be increasing in front of our next weather system that brings another round of rain showers tonight and Tuesday. Highs remain in the 50s and 60s Tuesday.