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Good morning. Montana. I'm Michael Nally. Folks, today isn't a day to test your luck. We're talking dangerous, destructive winds across the entire state. High Wind Warnings are up everywhere. And this is the real deal. Livingston already clocked 70 miles an hour overnight. The Rocky Mountain Front? Gusts could hit 100 miles an hour this afternoon — that's hurricane force. Central Montana sees gusts to 75. Even out east, where it's calmer, you're still looking at 35 to 50 mile an hour blasts. If you're towing a trailer or driving an RV, stay put. This wind will flip you. Here's the temperature split. Eastern Montana hits 70 degrees this afternoon — nearly 20 degrees above normal for early March. Central Montana reaches 63. Western Montana? Only 54, with rain moving in after 11 A.M. That warmth won't last. A cold front drops south tonight, bringing a sharp cooldown and scattered rain and snow showers. Tonight, the wind eases after the front passes. Lows fall to the low 30s statewide. Eastern Montana could see a brief mix of rain and snow around 10 P.M. Western Montana gets steadier rain through 4 A.M., then transitions to snow. Central Montana? Rain and snow after 10 P.M., with the heaviest snow around midnight. Monday brings more snow. Rain and snow showers are likely, especially in Eastern and Western Montana. Highs drop to the 40s and 50s. Snow continues Monday night, with accumulations under an inch for most valleys, but the mountains could see several inches. Looking ahead. Tuesday brings another chance for snow. Wednesday looks quieter. But Thursday? Another strong wind event is shaping up — possibly even stronger than today. Secure loose outdoor items now. Avoid causing sparks — fire danger is elevated with these winds. And don't forget to spring forward tonight — clocks move ahead one hour. See you this afternoon.
Good evening. Montana. I'm Michael Nally. Step outside this morning and you’ll feel it—spring is teasing us. We’re waking up to 46 degrees under clear skies. And with sunrise at 6:51 A.M., we’re gaining daylight fast. But don't put away the winter gear yet. This weekend is a tale of two Montanas: one side basking in near-record warmth, the other bracing for wind that could knock you off your feet. If you’re in Billings or Miles City today, you’re living the dream. Highs soar to 69 degrees—that’s 15 degrees above normal. But those southwest winds will howl at 20 to 30 miles an hour, with gusts to 43. Tonight, temps stay mild, dipping only to 35 degrees. But by Monday, reality checks in. A cold front drops highs to 50 degrees, bringing a chance of rain and snow showers by Monday night. Head west to Great Falls. And you’ll find the real drama. A High Wind Warning is in effect, with gusts 60 to 75 miles an hour—strong enough to flip a trash can. Highs hit 60 degrees, but areas of blowing dust could drop visibility fast. Tonight, lows plummet to 29 degrees. By Monday, the script flips: highs struggle to 44 degrees with a slight chance of snow. If you’re traveling I-15, buckle up—crosswinds will make driving a white-knuckle affair. Over in Missoula and Kalispell, today starts mild near 55 degrees, but the story changes fast. A Wind Advisory kicks in Sunday morning, with gusts to 35 miles an hour in the valleys. The West Glacier region faces gusts up to 70 miles an hour overnight. Rain moves in Sunday afternoon, turning to snow by Monday as highs drop to 42 degrees. By Tuesday, winter flexes its muscles, with highs barely reaching 37 degrees. Here's the rollercoaster ride for the week ahead. Sunday brings the warmest air, but winds gusting to 75 miles an hour in the mountains steal the show. Monday, a cold front crashes the party—dropping temps 20 degrees in 24 hours and bringing rain and snow showers statewide. Tuesday through Wednesday, winter returns with highs in the 30s and snow likely sticking around. Thursday hints at another wind event, while Friday stays cooler and unsettled. Secure those loose patio furniture today. You don't want to chase that down the street tomorrow. See you tomorrow.
Good morning. Montana. I'm Aaron Jolly. Spring is technically just 13 days away, but someone forgot to tell the atmosphere. Here comes a serious temperature divide today—like the state can't decide if it wants to be May or January. Out East, you're stepping into summer. Highs near 60 degrees—that's a solid 21 degrees above normal. But here's the catch: that west wind hits 20 to 24 miles an hour. Around 10 A.M., it's going to feel like 34 degrees. The warmth holds tonight under clear skies, with a low of 41. Tomorrow gets even wilder—highs flirt with 71 before a cold front crashes the party Sunday night. Central Montana follows that same script today. You hit 60 degrees under mostly sunny skies. But watch out for gusts hitting 41 miles an hour. That kind of wind stirs up dust and makes holding onto your steering wheel a workout. Tonight stays mild at 47 degrees. Sunday brings one more warm run near 63, but that cold front arrives Sunday evening, swapping rain for snow by Monday. Western Montana is the odd one out. Rain showers linger this morning with highs struggling to hit 51. A slight chance of rain sticks around tonight. Then Sunday brings that cold front, dropping you to 32 degrees by nightfall as rain turns to snow. By Monday, the snow sticks around with highs barely scraping 42. The big story is the Sunday night swing. Eastern Montana goes from 71 degrees Sunday to 49 on Monday—a 22-degree drop. The mountains see light snow, less than half an inch, but enough to slick up the passes. Cooler weather settles in Monday through Wednesday, with highs in the 40s and 50s. We warm up slightly by Thursday. In A quick heads-up, a High Wind Warning is in effect for the West Glacier Region Sunday. Gusts could hit 70 miles an hour. If you're driving a high-profile vehicle, you might want to rethink your travel plans. See you tomorrow. See you this afternoon.
Good morning. Montana. I'm Aaron Jolly. That snow you're seeing through your windshield? That's the last gasp of our overnight system. We picked up over an inch statewide, with the Crazies grabbing two inches. Roads are slushy this morning — take it slow. Snow wraps up by mid-morning, clearing north to south. By this afternoon, partly sunny skies take over. Highs push to the upper 40s and around 50 degrees — not bad for early March. Tonight drops to the low 30s under partly cloudy skies. Saturday brings the warmth and the wind. Highs jump into the upper 50s and low 60s across most of Montana. But western foothills see gusts building to 40 miles an hour by evening. Sunday? That's when it gets serious. Sunday's wind event is shaping up to be significant. We're talking 60 to 70 mile an hour gusts along the Rocky Mountain Front. Widespread 40 to 50 mile an hour winds spread east to the I-23 corridor. High Wind Warnings are posted from Saturday morning through Sunday night. If you've got outdoor plans Sunday, secure anything that can blow away. Travel will be rough for high-profile vehicles. Monday brings a cold front with rain and snow showers — snow levels drop to valley floors. Highs cool to the 40s and 50s. Tuesday stays unsettled with snow chances and highs in the low to mid 40s. Wednesday offers a brief break with partly sunny skies and highs climbing back to the upper 40s and low 50s. Another system arrives late Wednesday into Thursday with more rain and snow chances. Secure those trampolines today. Tomorrow's a good day to stay inside. See you tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.
Good afternoon. Montana. I'm Aaron Jolly. That half foot of snow we woke up to? It's wrapping up now. Step outside and you're looking at 37 degrees with a few flakes still drifting down. But forget about today — this weekend is about to get absolutely wild. In the next 24 hours. Eastern Montana wraps up the snow and rain by early evening. You'll hit 48 degrees this afternoon before temperatures crash to 30 tonight. Mixed precipitation lingers until 6 A.M. Friday, then we clear out. Friday rebounds nicely to 50 under partly sunny skies. Central Montana gets the steadiest rain this afternoon — 70 percent chance with cloudy skies. High near 45 before dropping to 42 by evening. Rain flips to snow overnight as we fall to 28. Friday turns mostly sunny and breezy, climbing to 49. Western Montana catches a brief rain chance around 1 P.M. — 40 percent odds. High near 46, then down to 30 tonight with a chance of rain and snow before midnight. Friday stays mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow, topping out at 45. Now here's where things get interesting. Saturday brings a dramatic warmup — highs jump into the upper 50s and low 60s. But that warmth comes with a price. Winds crank up Saturday afternoon, gusting to 40 or 50 miles an hour across much of the state. Sunday gets even wilder. Temperatures soar into the upper 60s, even touching 70 in some spots. But those winds intensify — widespread gusts of 50 to 60 miles an hour, possibly higher along the Rocky Mountain Front. If you're driving high-profile vehicles this weekend, plan accordingly. Monday flips the script. A cold front drops temperatures back into the 50s with rain and snow showers. That cooler, active pattern continues through midweek, with highs in the 40s and periodic snow chances. Charge your phone before this weekend. You might need those wind alerts. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Montana. I'm Aaron Jolly. That gray ceiling overhead? It's about to open up. A Pacific trough is dragging rain and snow across Montana right now. And western areas are already getting hammered. In the next 24 hours. Western Montana takes the brunt this morning. Rain and snow mixing through 6 A.M., then easing off. You'll hit 46 degrees today before dropping back to 30 tonight with lingering showers. Friday brings relief — partly sunny and 45. Central Montana gets the same messy mix. Rain and snow all day with winds gusting to 18 miles an hour. High of 45, low of 28 tonight. Snow tapers Friday as you climb to 48. Eastern Montana stays a touch warmer. Rain holds off until after 9 A.M., then moves in for a high near 52. Tonight's the kicker — rain flips to snow as temperatures crash to 30. Friday hits 51 with just a slight chance of morning flurries. Mountain travelers, listen up. Winter Storm Warning for the Gallatin and Madison ranges until 3 P.M. Below 7000 feet? Four to nine inches. On the peaks? Up to 16 inches. Plan your routes accordingly. For the weekend. Temperatures surge into the upper 50s, even 60s by Sunday. But the wind comes roaring back — gusts over 60 miles an hour possible along the Rocky Mountain Front. High Wind Watch already posted for Saturday. In One bright spot, we're gaining three minutes of daylight today. Spring equinox is just two weeks out. Tonight's full moon might struggle through the clouds, but it's up there. If you're out early. This isn't the morning to skip the layers. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Montana. I'm Aaron Jolly. That gray ceiling overhead? It's the leading edge of real change. We're sitting at 43 degrees under overcast skies right now, but a Pacific cold front is slicing through the Northern Rockies as we speak. By morning, winter makes a brief comeback. In the next 24 hours. Western Montana gets the first hit tonight. Rain develops this evening with snow levels crashing to around 3,000 feet by morning. You'll drop to a low of 34 degrees. Thursday keeps things interesting with a rain and snow mix throughout the day, topping out near 46 degrees. Central Montana sees rain rolling in overnight. Expect a low around 33 degrees as the wet stuff moves in. That rain transitions to snow by Thursday morning. Highs reach near 47 degrees, but gusts up to 22 miles an hour will make it feel raw. Eastern Montana holds onto the dry weather longest. Tonight brings mostly cloudy skies with a low near 37 degrees. Rain showers hold off until after 8 A.M. Thursday. You'll see the warmest temperatures in the state, hitting near 50 degrees. Heads up if you're traveling south. Winter Weather Advisories cover the Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains through 9 A.M. Thursday. Two to four inches of snow combined with gusts to 40 miles an hour will make travel tricky over Monida Pass. Looking ahead, the weekend takes a sharp turn. Highs surge into the upper 50s and even 60s — that's running 15 to 20 degrees above normal for early March. But it comes with a price. Winds howl Saturday and Sunday, with gusts topping 50 miles an hour along the Rocky Mountain Front and foothills. Another system arrives Monday, bringing cooler air and chances for rain and snow. Tonight's full moon will have some competition from all those clouds. We saw sunrise at 6:57 this morning, sunset at 6:12 this evening. And we're gaining over three minutes of daylight every single day now. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Montana. I'm Aaron Jolly. Montana is living up to its "big sky" reputation today with two completely different worlds. Eastern Montana is basking in 65 degrees under mostly sunny skies. That's nearly 20 degrees above normal for early March. Meanwhile. Western Montana sits at 50 degrees with rain falling and a likely soak continuing through the day. Down in Central Montana, you're in the middle at 59 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Southwest winds gusting to 20 miles an hour keep things breezy. In the next 24 hours. Tonight, the divide sharpens. Eastern Montana stays mild with a low of 37 degrees. But rain moves in after 4 A.M. Ahead of a cold front. Central Montana sees rain developing by evening, mixing with snow overnight as temperatures drop to 34. Out west, that rain transitions to a rain-snow mix with a low of 34. Thursday brings cooler air statewide. Eastern Montana drops to 51 degrees with rain likely. Central Montana hits 48 with rain and snow mixing. Western Montana stays at 45 with continued rain and snow showers. A Winter Weather Advisory kicks in at 3 P.M. Today for Northwest Beaverhead County. Expect 3 to 6 inches of snow at pass level, with gusts to 35 miles an hour. Travel over Homestake and Lost Trail Passes could get tricky after sunset. Looking ahead. Friday clears out with highs near 50. The weekend turns warm and windy. Sunday could hit 68 degrees in the east, but gusts may exceed 50 miles an hour. Another system arrives early next week, bringing cooler temperatures and a chance of snow. By the way, tonight's full moon rises at sunset. With spring equinox just two weeks away, we're gaining over 3 minutes of daylight each day. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Montana. I'm Aaron Jolly. Right now a ridge of high pressure is parked over the Northern Rockies. And it's doing us a serious favor. That gray blanket overhead is hiding something special. Eastern Montana hits 66 degrees tomorrow. That's nearly 20 above normal for early March. In the next 24 hours. But enjoy it while the window's open. Because a Pacific storm is already locking onto us. Rain reaches western Montana by 8 A.M. Wednesday. By afternoon it's a soaker out there. Central Montana stays dry longer, with rain holding off until around 5 P.M. Out east? You get one more gorgeous day. Mostly sunny, 66 degrees, the kind of afternoon where you forget what month it's. Then rain catches up Wednesday night. Tonight, mostly cloudy across the board. Lows settle near 34 degrees in the west, 37 central, 36 out east. That full moon's up there somewhere, fighting through the clouds. Now here's where it gets interesting. The cold front crashes through Wednesday night. Snow levels plummet to valley floors by Thursday morning. Mountain passes could stack up eight inches or more. Foothill towns like Red Lodge might wake up to a few sloppy inches of slush. For the week ahead. Thursday brings cooler air with lingering rain and snow showers. Friday dries out briefly. Then the weekend flips the script again. Warm and windy, with gusts topping 50 miles an hour along the Rocky Mountain Front. Monday another system rolls in with more rain and snow chances. We're gaining over three minutes of daylight every day now. Spring equinox is just two weeks out. But winter's got one more card to play. Charge your phone tonight and check those wiper blades. Wednesday's coming in wet. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. A Canadian cold front sliced through overnight. and it's rewriting the weather map as we speak. Eastern Montana woke up to winter. Western Montana? Still clinging to something closer to spring. In the next 24 hours. We're sitting at 35 degrees right now under clear skies. That's actually our overnight low too. The front stalled in central Montana, creating a temperature wall you could almost see if you drove across the state. Out east, the cold is winning. Highs only reach 46 degrees with a north wind at 8 to 14 miles an hour. That wind makes it feel colder than the number suggests. Tonight? A sharp drop to 22 degrees. Central Montana sits in the battle zone. Highs struggle to 33 degrees. Around 8 A.M., wind chills will feel like 15 degrees. Cover up before you head out. Tonight brings a hard freeze at 17 degrees. Western Montana dodged the worst of it. Sunny skies push you to 52 degrees with light winds. Tonight, clouds roll in as temperatures ease to 28 degrees. Now for the wind alerts. A High Wind Warning runs until 9 A.M. For the Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. Gusts to 60 miles an hour. A Wind Advisory covers the Livingston Area and Beartooth Foothills until 9 A.M. If you're on I-90 between Livingston and Big Timber, brace for crosswinds. Southwest Phillips County has a Winter Storm Warning until 11 A.M. Three to five inches of snow expected. Blaine County sits under a Winter Weather Advisory until 11 A.M. With one to three inches. Tomorrow flips the script. High pressure builds in. Temperatures surge into the mid-50s statewide. Here's your week ahead. Sunday through Wednesday brings a spring preview. Highs climb into the 60s Tuesday and Wednesday. No drama. Just mild, sunny conditions. Our next system arrives Wednesday night with rain and mountain snow. In Sunrise today is at 7, 04 A.M. Sunset at 6:06 P.M. We're gaining over three minutes of daylight daily. Spring equinox is 20 days out. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.