Warmer Wednesday with Cloudy Skies and Scattered Rain/Snow Showers
On Wednesday, expect warmer temperatures alongside cloudy skies and scattered rain and snow showers across the region. A weather disturbance will linger, bringing isolated precipitation into the early hours.
Forecast Overview for Wednesday
Throughout Wednesday, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with possible isolated rain and snow showers in the morning. As the day progresses, more scattered rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated, especially in the evening.
Temperature and Winds
Warmer temperatures will characterize the day, with highs ranging from the mid to upper 40s and low to mid 50s. A notable breeze will occur in higher terrain areas of central Montana and regions east of I-15, with sustained wind speeds between 10 to 20 mph.
High Wind Watch Advisory
Beginning at 10 PM Wednesday until 6 PM Thursday, a HIGH WIND WATCH is in effect for the Hi-Line, particularly from Cut Bank to the Blaine/Phillips County line. Wind gusts may reach up to 60 mph, with sustained speeds hitting 15 to 35 mph.
Weather Predictions for Thursday and Friday
On Thursday, expect partly cloudy skies along with a chance of rain and snow showers primarily along the Divide. Conditions will remain mostly dry east of the Divide but wind will intensify as gusty conditions prevail.
- Thursday Highs: Upper 40s to Low 60s
- Friday: Scattered rain and mountain snow showers likely, especially during the morning.
- Minor snow accumulation expected in lower elevations Friday morning.
Looking Ahead to the Weekend
Saturday will see a few rain and snow showers in northeastern Montana, accompanied by mild winds ranging from 10 to 25 mph. For the remainder of the state, conditions will remain partly cloudy.
Cooler temperatures with highs in the 40s and low 50s are forecasted. As the upper-level ridge takes hold, expect warmer conditions on Sunday and into early next week, with highs reaching the mid to upper 50s and low to mid 60s.
Gusty winds will make a return on Monday and Tuesday, with sustained speeds between 10 and 25 mph expected.
