Calm Conditions Continue Into Friday; Next Weather Maker This Weekend With Rain, Snow

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The weather in the region is expected to remain calm and quiet through Friday, with mostly clear conditions and daytime highs in the 30s and 40s. However, a larger storm system is anticipated to impact the western United States next weekend, bringing active weather with much needed rain and snow, as well as temperatures returning to normal.

Why it matters

The calm and quiet weather conditions are a welcome respite before the next weather system arrives, which is expected to bring significant precipitation and potential travel disruptions, especially at higher elevations.

The details

Patchy morning fog cannot be ruled out for valleys west of the divide, but overall the weather is expected to remain dry and mild. The next storm system is anticipated to focus its activity across northwest and west-central Montana, with snow levels rising from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet during the evening, resulting in a mix of rain and snow in the valleys. Significant snowfall accumulations, potentially more than 4 inches, are expected at higher elevations like Lookout, Marias, Lost Trail, and Lolo Passes.

• Daytime highs will warm into the 30s and 40s on Wednesday.
• Overnight lows will fall into the 10s and 20s on Wednesday night.
• The next weather maker is expected to impact the region this weekend.

What’s next

As the next storm system approaches, weather forecasters will continue to monitor its progress and provide updates on the expected timing, intensity, and impacts of the precipitation.