Gusty Pacific System to Brush Montana on Wednesday
Forecasters expect limited moisture with precipitation favoring higher terrain.
Overview
- Dry, chilly weather returns Tuesday under a brief ridge, with morning lows in the 20s and highs in the mid to upper 40s.
- An incoming disturbance Wednesday is expected to bring gusty surface winds and quick-hitting showers, with scattered mountain snow and spotty valley rain or snow mainly in Northwest Montana.
- Winds that peaked at 20–45 mph over the foothills west of Billings Monday are forecast to ease overnight.
- High pressure rebuilds Thursday, starting a warming trend with highs in the 50s Friday and some 60s possible Saturday.
- Forecasters note a potential Pacific system on Sunday that could reintroduce precipitation and breezy conditions.