Warm Ridge Keeps Montana Mild as Fog, Mountain Snow and Foothill Winds Persist
Freezing fog brings brief travel hazards, with a northwest Montana advisory overnight into Saturday and stronger Rocky Mountain Front gusts late weekend.
Overview
- Forecasters have a Winter Weather Advisory in place for northwestern Montana from 11 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday.
- Unseasonably mild conditions continue through early week, with many highs in the 40s to low 50s.
- Light, recurring mountain snow persists into next week, with favored ranges receiving higher totals while valleys see little accumulation.
- Gusty winds focus along the foothills and the Rocky Mountain Front, with gusts near 60 mph possible Sunday and additional 40–50 mph bursts early next week.
- Freezing fog reduces visibility and may create slick spots in eastern and northeastern areas, with more late-night and morning fog possible; longer-range guidance hints at a late-week cooldown with low confidence.