BILLINGS — Our current weather patterns are raising some questions as we look ahead to our 7-day forecast. How warm will it get by Friday? And how cool will it be by the early part of next week?
A range of high pressure will bring mild temperatures through Wednesday, with highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s. Some areas in eastern Montana may even reach the mid to upper 80s.
However, winds will pick up on Wednesday with gusts reaching 15 to 30 mph in the mountain foothills and eastern plains. Billings could experience gusts of 20 to 30 mph.
A weak disturbance will bring slightly cooler temperatures on Thursday, with highs in the 70s to low 80s, along with plenty of sunshine. Friday is looking much warmer than average, with highs in the 80s and possibly close to 90 east of Billings.
There’s a possibility of showers and thunderstorms turning strong to severe by Friday evening in eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. While not a major storm outbreak is expected, some storms could produce damaging winds or hail.
Saturday will remain mild with a southwesterly flow, but temperatures will start to decrease on Sunday, likely reaching the 60s to low 70s.
There’s a high level of uncertainty for the early part of next week’s forecast. A low pressure trough developing in the Pacific Northwest could significantly lower temperatures, with highs potentially in the 50s and 60s by Monday and Tuesday.
There’s a chance of rain and mountain snow early next week, but if an open wave pattern develops, it may lead to breezy conditions with less rain potential. Keep checking back for updates.
