MONTANA – Today’s weather is picture perfect for summer fun!
The radar shows quiet conditions this afternoon with widespread sunshine and temperatures rising through the mid-80’s in many areas.
Winds are calm today, making the sun and heat feel even warmer. Wind gusts may pick up in the evening in the eastern plains.
Our future cast model predicts a quiet night tonight and most of Sunday.
By dinner time tomorrow, central Montana areas like Billings, Lewistown, and Great Falls may experience scattered thunderstorms, bringing brief rain showers and the possibility of lightning.
Monday is expected to bring stronger, more widespread thunderstorm activity to central Montana and the eastern plains.
Tonight’s lows will be in the 50’s and 60’s, with highs reaching the 80’s (west) and 90’s (east) tomorrow. Wind gusts in the eastern plains could reach 30 mph
Over the next 7 days, temperatures are forecasted to be in the 80’s and 90’s throughout the state, with warmer conditions in locations like Billings and Glasgow. The week ahead is expected to be mostly dry with clear to partly cloudy skies, with the exception of Monday’s thunderstorms.
Looking further ahead, the next 8-14 days are projected to see above-average temperatures and average precipitation levels.