BOZEMAN – Storm clouds look dark and ominous Friday afternoon that is due to the atmospheres ability to hold more moisture because of the warming temperatures. The atmosphere is slightly unstable as well and a few isolated thunderstorms could develop Friday afternoon into Friday early evening.
Some of these thunderstorms could produce locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
A cold front will pass through the region by Saturday morning and produce increasing rain or snow for SW Montana. Snow levels will remain above the valley floor around 6,000′ with minor accumulations for some of our mountain passes by Saturday morning.
Behind this front temperatures will be slightly cooler Saturday and gusty winds are also likely across Montana.
Ahead of the next weather maker Sunday temperatures will jump back up into the 50s but will drop off sharply by Tuesday. This weather pattern is very active over the next 5 to 7 days with numerous storms systems to bring more rain and snow to the region.
City by City Forecast:
BOZEMAN: LOW: 30°; HIGH SATURDAY: 46°. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Look for snow early Saturday morning with little to no accumulation. Accumulating snow is possible above 6,000′ Saturday. Slight chance for a shower or rumble Saturday afternoon and breezy.
BUTTE: LOW: 25°; HIGH SATURDAY: 48°. Areas of light rain with an isolated weak thunderstorm is possible Friday afternoon and early evening. Friday night into Saturday morning look for off and on snow showers. Gusty winds are also possible as a cold front passes through the region.
DILLON: LOW: 32°; HIGH SATURDAY: 45°. A few rain showers are likely Friday afternoon into Friday night. Mountain snow is possible by Saturday morning. Only a slight chance for a passing shower Saturday and windy at times.
WEST YELLOWSTONE: LOW: 25°; HIGH SATURDAY: 46°. Rain snow mix is likely Friday afternoon and turning to mostly wet snow by Saturday morning and back to rain snow mix by Saturday afternoon. Gusty winds are also possible.
