In Montana today, there was widespread sunshine in the western part of the state, while thunderstorms moved through the eastern plains. Winds were generally light at around 2 mph, with slightly stronger gusts along the Rocky Mountain Front.
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Daytime highs were consistent across the region, with temperatures in the mid-60s in most areas.
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Western Montana is expected to see scattered showers in the next few days, starting tomorrow afternoon. Heavier rains are forecasted for the beginning of the workweek, along with a risk of flooding in the west-central and northwestern regions. The middle of the week will bring drier conditions and a warming trend.
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A High Wind Watch has been issued from Monday evening to Wednesday morning, with gusts up to 75 mph expected along the Rocky Mountain Front, including Marias and Logan Passes.
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Weekend winds are predicted to be mild, with gusts reaching the mid-teens tomorrow afternoon. Overnight lows will stay above freezing, with Butte and Great Falls dropping to around 37 degrees. Tomorrow will bring warm highs in the low to mid-70s in western Montana and upper 70s in the eastern plains.
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This weekend and the start of the week will be cooler and wetter, with temperatures climbing and sun returning by the end of the week.
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Looking ahead to the second week of June, our 8-14-day outlook shows warmer and slightly drier conditions than usual.
