Temperatures climb across southern Montana and northern Wyoming

Winds Ease and Temperatures Climb Across Southern Montana and Northern Wyoming

Rain and mountain snow will steadily taper off from west to east this evening. The Bighorn Mountains could still experience blowing snow, which may create difficult travel conditions through the evening hours. Gusty winds ranging from 25 to 45 mph across the eastern plains are also expected to decrease tonight, clearing the way for patchy fog to develop overnight from Livingston eastward across portions of both states.

Morning Fog Gives Way to Mild Mid-Week Conditions

Drivers during Tuesday’s morning commute should watch for areas of fog and low clouds. Once that morning moisture lifts, the region will settle into a dry and quiet day with afternoon highs generally reaching the upper 40s and 50s. Billings is forecasted to hit around 53 degrees, while Sheridan climbs into the middle 50s.

Dry weather continues on Wednesday with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Temperatures remain seasonable for early November, with highs near 51 degrees in Billings and Miles City, and reaching into the middle 50s around Sheridan.

High Pressure Brings Late-Week Warmup

High pressure takes control by Thursday, keeping the region dry while afternoon temperatures begin a steady climb. Highs will reach the middle and upper 50s across much of south-central and southeast Montana, as well as northern Wyoming. That mild, mainly dry pattern holds steady into Friday, though a weak passing disturbance could squeeze out a few mountain showers. Precipitation chances across the lower elevations remain very low, with highs hovering in the middle to upper 50s.

Another mostly dry day is expected on Saturday. Temperatures stay mild for early November, with highs ranging from the lower to upper 50s. Sunday brings an even warmer push of air as temperatures climb into the widespread 50s and lower 60s. Billings could reach around 60 degrees, while southeast Montana sees lower 60s and Sheridan potentially touches the middle 60s under continued dry conditions.

Temperatures climb across southern Montana and northern Wyoming

The unseasonably mild pattern holds firm into the beginning of next week. Monday highs should reach the upper 50s and lower 60s across south-central and southeast Montana, with northern Wyoming once again challenging the middle 60s while precipitation chances stay near zero.