Billings Forecast: Warmer and Drier Weekend Ahead

Scattered rain and snow showers to linger through Friday, followed by a warm and dry weekend.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:53pm

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After a wet and unsettled Friday, the Billings, Montana area is set to experience warmer and drier weather over the weekend. Scattered rain and snow showers will continue through the evening, but the weekend is expected to bring highs in the 50s and 60s on Saturday, 60s and 70s on Sunday, and 70s and 80s early next week.

Why it matters

The changing weather patterns in Billings can impact travel, outdoor activities, and overall quality of life for residents. After a period of cooler, wetter conditions, the upcoming warm and dry weekend provides a welcome respite and opportunity for locals to enjoy the improved weather.

The details

An upper-level low pressure system exiting the region will bring lingering scattered snow and rain showers through Friday evening. While the bulk of the snow will fall in the mountains, the foothills and higher hills could see minor travel impacts. Some isolated thunderstorms are also possible. Daytime highs will remain in the 30s and 40s on Friday.

  • The wet and unsettled weather will continue through Friday evening.
  • Temperatures will warm steadily, with highs reaching the 50s and 60s on Saturday, 60s and 70s on Sunday, and 70s and 80s on Monday through Wednesday.
  • Another system may bring cooler, unsettled weather late Tuesday into Wednesday, but there is still some uncertainty around this forecast.

The players

Miller Robson

Q2 Morning Meteorologist at KTVQ.com.

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What they’re saying

“TGIF! Scattered rain and snow showers remain through Friday evening, followed by warmer, drier weather over the weekend.”

— Miller Robson, Q2 Morning Meteorologist

What’s next

Residents should continue to monitor weather updates as the forecast for late next week remains uncertain.

The takeaway

The upcoming warm and dry weekend in Billings provides a welcome respite after a period of cooler, wetter conditions, allowing locals to enjoy improved weather and outdoor activities.