BOZEMAN – Continued cooler than normal temperatures for Bozeman and Belgrade again today. Looking at the number of consecutive days with highs less than or equal to 50° for Bozeman MSU is up to 138 days as of yesterday and it’s looking doubtful we will hit 50° today.
If we don’t hit 50° on Friday the odds of reaching 50° this weekend and next week look slim so there is a very good chance we might break the #1 143 consecutive days record.
The benefit of this cooler than normal pattern is allowing the valley snowpack to melt off slowly and reducing the risk of lowland flooding in SW Montana.
THE NEXT WEATHER MAKER:
Over the weekend the blocking High-pressure ridge over Montana will break down and a series of Pacific storms will pass through the state producing mostly snow but there could be a little valley rain or snow mix Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
Snow accumulations for most valleys should be less than 2″ but mountains and passes could see a little more so be prepared for some wintry travel impacts this weekend.
City by City Forecast:
BOZEMAN: LOW: 20°; HIGH FRIDAY: 47°. High clouds moving in tonight and not as cold but still falling well below freezing. Friday look for increasing clouds with a few mountain snow showers late in the day.
BUTTE: LOW: 15°; HIGH FRIDAY: 49°. Mostly clear and cold tonight for Butte. Friday starts off with mostly sunny skies but by late afternoon clouds begin to arrive with a few mountain snow showers.
DILLON: LOW: 18°; HIGH FRIDAY: 48°. Mostly clear and chilly for Dillon overnight. Clouds will roll in by afternoon and there will be scattered snow showers developing along the MT/ID state line by Saturday afternoon.
WEST YELLOWSTONE: LOW: 15°; HIGH FRIDAY: 49°. High clouds tonight and not as cold. Mostly cloudy Friday with scattered rain or snow late Friday afternoon into Saturday.
