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Brace for a wild weather ride! Mild temperatures give way to escalating winds in Great Falls, with a high wind watch escalating to a warning by Friday. Expect a windy weekend, snow showers, and potential heavy squalls with damaging winds by Monday. Arctic chill to follow, with a quick warm-up in sight.
FORECAST: Heavy wind expected this weekend, cold front coming early next week
Brace for a blustery weekend with gusts up to 50 mph! A cold front looms, bringing plummeting temperatures and potential snowfall to mountains and valleys alike. Stay tuned for updates as we track the incoming storm system set to shake up the region early next week.
STRONG COLD FRONT: Slick roads and dense fog, strong cold front arrives this weekend
Brace for a strong cold front this weekend with slick roads and dense fog. Missoula faces icy conditions and snow showers, while gusty winds hit Sunday. Temperatures plummet to the 20s by Tuesday. Stay alert for changing weather, including rain-snow mix and potential accumulation. Safe travels as visibility varies!
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPS: Isolated snow showers, daytime highs remain above normal
Brace for a wintry mix! Above-normal temperatures persist, yet isolated snow showers loom. Travelers, beware of icy patches as localized fog and wet conditions complicate commutes. A cold front approaches, promising a windy Sunday and a temperature drop next week. Stay tuned for updates on this dynamic weather shift!
Q2 Montana This Morning 2-20-24
Community unites to rebuild after tragedy strikes Sheran, Wyoming. Local contractors offer to construct a new home for the Hamilton family, whose residence was destroyed during a standoff with a fugitive. Meanwhile, Montana enjoys unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures soaring and a dry forecast ahead.
FORECAST: Light snow showers expected tomorrow, Wed., freezing and thawing could cause slick roads
Expect light snow showers tomorrow with a freeze-thaw cycle causing potential slick roads. Snowfall totals remain light, but Black Ice is a concern. The weather calms towards the weekend with above-average temperatures, but watch for another system early next week. Stay tuned for updates on possible impactful weather ahead.
FORECAST SUNDAY EVENING FEB 18, 2024
Get ready for a mild week ahead! Expect overnight temperatures in the 20s, clearing skies, and a slight chance of showers. Daytime highs will rise to the 40s, with some areas hitting low 50s by Tuesday. Enjoy a mix of clouds and sunshine with a dry, comfortable pattern settling in.
Q2 Montana This Morning 2-16-24
Montana's Senate race takes an unexpected turn as GOP's Rosendale exits, endorsing Tim Sheii after Trump's nod. Meanwhile, Billings battles snowfall with dedicated crews working tirelessly to clear roads, ensuring driver safety. Stay tuned for an inside look at their round-the-clock efforts amidst challenging winter conditions.
Sunny and warmer on Saturday!
Brace for a sunny Saturday across Montana with wall-to-wall sunshine and warmer temps! After a frigid morning, the state thaws out under high pressure. But don't pack away the winter gear yet—snow showers loom for Sunday with a disturbance on the horizon, bringing clouds and potential precipitation.
SUBZERO LOWS Lingering light snow, subzero lows Saturday morning
Brace for a chilly weekend with subzero temperatures and lingering light snow! Expect slick roads en route to ski resorts but ample sunshine atop. Bundle up as single-digit lows hit Boseman and Dylan, with Cutbank and Great Falls plunging below zero. Stay updated with our NBC Montana weather app.
TOP STORIES Rosendale drops from Senate race, MaveriK approved in Butte, snow and cold
Breaking news: Rosendale exits Senate race as Butte approves MaveriK amid cold snap. Malmstrom AFB lockdown lifted after false alarm. Bozeman city manager's fate hangs by a thread. HRDC secures Belgrade trailer park. Montana Tech forges Taiwan ties. Freshwater cod season peaks. Tune in for full details and weather updates!
FORECAST: Cooling temperatures expected remainder of week, sub-zero wind chills this weekend
Brace for a deep freeze! Sub-zero wind chills and plummeting temperatures are on the horizon, with lows hitting 16 below. Bundle up as Northwestern Montana faces a chilly weekend before a warming trend brings relief with rain and snow next week. Stay warm and watch for updates!
FORECAST: Scattered snow showers expected across western Montana tomorrow
Brace for a wintry blast, Western Montana! Scattered snow showers are set to sweep the region tomorrow, with heavy snowfall expected during the morning commute. Temperatures will hover in the teens and 20s, with snowfall rates up to an inch per hour. Full forecast details coming up.
ARCTIC FRONT: Areas of snow, arctic front to bring wind and colder temperatures
Brace for an arctic blast as snow showers and a cold front sweep in, bringing gusty winds and a plunge in temperatures. Expect slick roads, reduced visibility due to fog, and potential snow accumulations. Stay ahead of the winter weather advisories with our NBC Montana app for the latest updates.
National Weather Service Issues La Nina Watch for Upcoming Winter Following El Nino
• The National Weather Service has issued a La Nina watch for the upcoming winter, indicating favorable conditions for its development within the next six months. • La Nina typically results in cooler water temperatures that push the polar jet stream northward, leading to drier and warmer conditions in southern regions and potentially a more severe hurricane season.
TOP STORIES: Yellowstone road meeting, mile wide avalanche, more snow in forecast
Deadly crash in Browning, recovery of a missing ice fisherman, and a potential new Yellowstone entrance. Plus, Missoula's crumbling bridge, Montana's first housing bond, and a mile-wide avalanche near West Yellowstone. Brace for more snow and avalanches as temperatures drop. Stay tuned for the full morning Sprint update.
SNOW TONIGHT: Northwestern snow tonight, more widespread later in week
Brace for a snowy evening in the Northwest with light flurries hitting Missoula and slick roads expected. An Arctic front looms, promising more widespread snow later this week. Stay tuned for updates on potential accumulations and travel advisories. Visit nbcmontana.com for the latest weather alerts.
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER: Partly to mostly cloudy skies expected in western Montana for Feb. 10-11, 2024
Get ready for a picturesque weekend in western Montana! Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with cozy highs from the upper 20s to mid-30s. From Bozeman to Kalispell, enjoy typical February chill. Tune in for the full work-week forecast and see if the seasonal trend will continue.
Quieter conditions going into this weekend
Brace for a chilly weekend with lighter snow today, mainly in higher elevations. Quieter, sunnier conditions ahead, but a persistent breeze lingers. Snow chances return next week. Watch for slick roads as temperatures hover in the 20s, dipping to single digits overnight. Stay tuned for weather updates!
TEMPERATURE DROP: Light snow continues through Friday, temperatures to drop below normal
Brace for a chilly weekend as light snow persists through Friday with temperatures plunging below normal. Expect slick roads, with snow and ice reported, and chain requirements over mountain passes. Sunshine may grace the big parade, but watch for wintry mixes and icy conditions as the mercury dips. Stay updated with our app.
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