Residents of the Billings area can expect a mostly dry and seasonable start to the week, with highs in the 50s to low 60s and breezy west winds. The pattern shifts this weekend as moisture moves in, bringing isolated showers in the mountains and a cooler, wetter storm system early next week.
Wednesday
Wednesday will be largely dry and comfortable across south‑central and southeast Montana and northern Wyoming. Temperatures will climb into the 50s and lower 60s, while west winds gust up to 30 mph along the foothills west of Billings. A few morning snow showers are possible in the Absaroka‑Beartooth range, and a slight chance of light rain or snow may affect the far southeast corner of Montana near the state line.
Thursday
A Canadian cold front will push eastward, turning winds more easterly. Aside from the wind shift, Thursday remains dry and seasonable with highs staying in the 50s. Fog and low clouds could develop Thursday night, a factor to watch heading into Friday morning.
Friday
Friday continues the dry trend as the region sits between low pressure to the west and high pressure to the east. Temperatures will be seasonable, generally ranging from the upper 40s to the mid‑50s. Clouds may begin to increase later in the day as the next weather system approaches.
Saturday
The pattern begins to change Saturday. Increasing moisture and disturbances ahead of an approaching western storm will bring isolated showers, especially over the mountains and foothills. Lower elevations should stay relatively mild, with highs mostly in the 50s to near 60.
Sunday
Precipitation chances rise Sunday as the storm system moves closer. Rain and mountain snow become more likely, and temperatures start trending cooler. The exact track of the storm remains uncertain, so precipitation amounts, snow levels, and wind impacts are still subject to change.
Monday
Monday offers the best chance for widespread precipitation as the storm moves through the region. Cooler temperatures, rain, and mountain snow are possible across south‑central and southeast Montana and northern Wyoming, along with potentially windy conditions. Highs could fall into the upper 40s and lower 50s in many lower‑elevation communities.
Tuesday
Conditions should improve behind the storm. High pressure is expected to return, bringing somewhat warmer and drier weather back to the area.
Overall, the first half of the week remains dry and comfortable, while the weekend brings a shift toward wetter, cooler conditions. Residents should stay alert for mountain showers Saturday and the broader storm system expected Sunday through Monday.
Original reporting: KTVQ Q2 Billings (local) — read the source article.
