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Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Montana Weather Podcast — it's Thursday, February 26th. That wind rattling your windows? Buckle up.. It's about to get wild. Right now you're at 31 degrees under clear skies. But today splits Montana in two. Eastern Montana gets the heat and the fury. Western Montana stays calm and cool. And Central Montana? You're caught in the crossfire. Out east, sunshine cranks you to 63 degrees. That's nearly 20 degrees warmer than normal for late February. But here's the catch.. West winds scream at 16 to 33 miles an hour, gusting to 47 by mid-afternoon. Secure anything that isn't nailed down. Tonight drops to 37 under partly cloudy skies. Head west and it's a different planet. You top out at 46 degrees with gentle 5 to 10 mile an hour winds. Feels downright peaceful compared to the east. Tonight's low hits 31 under partly cloudy skies. Central Montana gets the worst of it. High near 51 degrees, but southwest winds howl at 28 to 37 miles an hour with gusts to 54. A Wind Advisory is in effect. That's strong enough to snap branches and knock down trash cans. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low of 35. Looking ahead.. Friday brings another mild day with a slight chance of rain or snow by evening. Saturday cools back to the 30s and 40s. Then we rebound beautifully. Sunday through Wednesday looks sunny and warm, with highs climbing back into the 60s by midweek. We're gaining over three minutes of daylight today. Spring equinox is just three weeks out. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Montana Weather Podcast — it's Wednesday, February 25th. That dusting of snow overnight? Barely a tenth of an inch. The real story is what's happening next.. A 20-degree temperature swing that'll have you questioning if winter just gave up. Out east, rain showers wrap up between 4 A.M. and 7 A.M. You bottom out at 34 degrees around 5 A.M. Then watch the thermometer climb. By 3 P.M. you hit 54 degrees. Feels like 27 degrees early, but that warmth takes over fast. Winds gust to 23 miles an hour around 1 P.M. Head west and you get a brief flirtation with mixed precipitation around 5 A.M. Then skies clear. You peak at 42 degrees by 4 P.M. Steady west winds around 10 miles an hour. Tonight drops to 28 degrees by 2 A.M., with wind chills near 21 degrees. Central Montana stays bone dry. Morning lows around 30 degrees at 5 A.M. climb to 48 degrees by 4 P.M. West-southwest winds howl around 22 miles an hour. Wind chills dip to 22 degrees early. Two alerts matter. A Winter Storm Warning runs until 5 P.M. today for the Beartooth and Absaroka Mountains. Another 4 to 8 inches up there. And a High Wind Warning kicks in tonight for Phillips County. Gusts to 70 miles an hour through Friday morning. That's the kind of wind that moves things you didn't know could move. Your week ahead.. Thursday pushes near 60 degrees out east. Friday a cold front crashes through with light snow Friday night into Saturday. Temperatures drop back to the 30s and 40s for the weekend before warming early next week. We're gaining over 3 minutes of daylight today. Spring equinox is three weeks out. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Montana Weather Podcast — it's Tuesday, February 24th. Step outside right now and you'll feel it.. Roads are already getting slick with a messy mix of rain and snow. But this morning's mess? That's just the opening act. The real show starts tonight when a cold front roars in with heavy mountain snow, gusty winds. And snow squalls that could drop visibility to zero in seconds. Let's start in Western Montana. Missoula and the Bitterroot are dealing with 1 to 2 inches of wet snow this morning before it flips back to rain this afternoon. But don't relax yet. Tonight that cold front hits. And by Wednesday morning you're back to all snow. The wild card? Snow squalls — brief but brutal bursts that could dump an inch in minutes. Lookout Pass and MacDonald Pass are looking at 4 to 8 inches by Wednesday, with winds gusting to 30 miles an hour. And if you're eyeing the backcountry, don't. The Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains are under a Winter Storm Warning with 1 to 2 feet of snow and winds hitting 70 miles an hour. Avalanche danger is high. Central Montana sees a brief chance of light snow around 7 A.M., but the real action is tonight. Winds crank up to 30 miles an hour, with gusts near 50 by Wednesday. Today you'll hit 47 degrees — well above normal — but by Thursday those gusts could reach 60 miles an hour. If you're driving anything tall, wait until Friday. Eastern Montana gets rain and snow through 2 P.M., then dries out. You'll actually climb to 43 degrees today, but Wednesday brings another round of snow and winds gusting to 40 miles an hour. Then comes the temperature rollercoaster: 57 degrees Thursday, down to 21 by Friday night. Here's your week ahead. Wednesday is the big day — that cold front brings dangerous winds, especially along the Rocky Mountain Front where gusts could hit 90 miles an hour. Thursday stays windy but temperatures jump into the 50s. Then Friday night, arctic air crashes in and drops us 30 degrees in 24 hours. Saturday morning you're waking up to teens and 20s. Secure anything loose outside before Wednesday hits. This week, the wind writes the headlines. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Montana Weather Podcast — it's Monday, February 23rd. Step outside right now and you're at 33 degrees under clear skies. But . Montana's about to split three ways today. And wind is writing the script. Out east, you're the lucky ones. Partly sunny skies push you to 58 degrees by 2 PM — that's nearly 20 degrees warmer than normal for late February. But don't get too comfortable. Winds flip from southwest to northwest around 4 AM. And by dawn it'll feel like 12 degrees even though you're sitting at 22. After 2 AM tonight, a slight chance of rain and snow showers rolls in. Lows hold near 32. Central Montana, you're catching the drama. Winds gust to 29 miles an hour by 2 PM under partly sunny skies, with highs near 54 degrees. Tonight, rain arrives between 8 PM and 4 AM. And lows crash to 16 — feeling more like 4 degrees with that wind. Tomorrow brings more rain and snow showers, highs near 48. Western Montana, buckle up. Rain and snow — sometimes both at once — start around 8 AM and don't quit until 4 AM Tuesday. Peak chance hits 94 percent around 9 PM. Highs today reach just 48 degrees. Winds shift from southeast to west-northwest around 9 AM, making a mess of things. Tomorrow? Same story. Rain and snow likely, lows near 30, highs in the low 40s. The real headline? Wind warnings. Livingston and the Beartooth Foothills could see gusts hit 65 miles an hour through Tuesday morning. The Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains? Winter Storm Warning for 10 to 20 inches of snow by Wednesday, with 60-mile-an-hour gusts. Avalanche danger is climbing. This week stays active. Tuesday brings more mixed precipitation statewide. Wednesday, winds ramp back up — gusts to 50 possible. By Friday, temperatures plummet, especially central Montana, where highs struggle to reach the upper 20s. Secure anything loose outside today. This wind doesn't ask permission. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Montana Weather Podcast — it's Sunday, February 22nd. Okay folks, Montana is doing its split personality thing today. And it's kind of wild. Central Montana woke up to minus 2 degrees — yeah, *below zero* — while Western Montana is practically throwing a beach party at 48. That's a 50-degree spread across one state. Classic Montana. Let's start east. You're sitting at 36 degrees today, dry and chilly. Tonight drops to 19, then here's where it gets weird — temperatures *rise* overnight as winds flip around. By Monday you rocket to 55 degrees. Fifty-five! Then a cold front crashes the party Monday night, bringing rain that flips to snow by Tuesday. Southwest winds gust to 25 miles an hour. Western Montana, you've got the sweet spot today — mostly sunny, 48 degrees. But after 2 A.M., light snow sneaks in. Monday brings rain and snow mix with highs near 49. Mountain passes like Lookout and Lolo will get slick, so take it slow if you're driving through. Central Montana, you're the cold spot. Minus 2 this morning, struggling to 29 this afternoon. But Monday? You jump to 55 degrees with winds screaming out of the southwest at 20 to 30 miles an hour. Gusts near Livingston could hit 48. That's the kind of wind that'll rearrange your patio furniture. For the week. Tuesday and Wednesday bring rain and snow statewide. The Beartooth and Absaroka Mountains could see 10 to 20 inches with gusts to 50 miles an hour — Winter Storm Watch in effect. Thursday gives you a breather with highs near 50, then another front Friday drops temperatures back to the 30s by Saturday. One quick thing — if this forecast helped you plan your Sunday, share it with someone who needs the heads up. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Montana Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th. Folks, Montana woke up with a temperature spread wide enough to drive a cattle herd through. Central Montana is sitting at minus 2 right now. That's the kind of cold where your nostril hairs freeze on the first breath. Head west and it's a balmy 16 degrees. Eastern Montana splits the difference at 12 degrees. Here's the thing. We're gaining almost 3 minutes of daylight today. Sunrise hit at 6:32 this morning. Sunset rolls in at 5:19. You can feel February tipping toward spring, even if the thermometer disagrees. Air quality is moderate, so take it easy if you're sensitive. Tonight the real cold settles in. Central Montana could drop to minus 10. That's frostbite territory in under 30 minutes. Western and eastern regions dip into single digits. Skies stay crystal clear with barely a breath of wind. Tomorrow brings a quiet Sunday. Western Montana climbs near 20 degrees. Central struggles to reach 10 degrees. Eastern Montana lands somewhere in the mid teens. Cold, but sunshine makes it tolerable. Perfect day for a slow morning and a second cup of coffee. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Monday stays dry and calm. Then something nice happens. Temperatures start climbing by midweek. You'll want to enjoy highs pushing into the 20s and 30s. That's a 30 degree swing from where central Montana sits right now. No major storms brewing either. Just watch for some wind shifts later in the week that could stir things up. Alright. If this forecast helped you plan your Saturday, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. Stay safe out there. Bundle up if you're heading out this morning. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.