Montana Weather Update: A Shift from Sunshine to Snow

Montana is experiencing unusually warm weather, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s, which will soon shift as a cold front brings rain and snow. Winter weather advisories and a wind advisory are in effect due to expected snowfall and gusty winds. Conditions will improve by the weekend with rising temperatures.

In Montana, temperatures soared into the 60s and 70s, representing a remarkable increase of 8 to 21 degrees compared to the previous day. The weather featured clear to partly cloudy skies, accompanied by winds of 5 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph east of the divide.

A high-pressure system is currently promoting pleasant spring weather in the state. However, a significant shift is approaching as a strong cold front is forecasted to bring showers and potential thundershowers starting tomorrow.

As colder air enters Montana, the rain will transition into snow. Most mountainous regions, including areas such as Butte, Georgetown Lake, and Seeley Lake, are under winter weather advisories indicating expected snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches at lower elevations and up to 6 inches in mountain areas.

The mountains of southwest and central Montana are also under a winter storm watch, predicting snowfall between 4 and 20 inches, affecting Bozeman Pass, Big Sky, and West Yellowstone.

Additionally, a wind advisory will be in effect on Wednesday afternoon and evening for the Missoula, Bitterroot, Mission, and Flathead Valleys, as well as Fort Peck Lake and several areas including Glasgow and Jordan, with wind gusts potentially reaching 40 mph.

Colder temperatures are expected on Thursday, with lows ranging from the 30s to the lower 40s and highs dropping to between 30s to 50s. However, warmer conditions are anticipated to return over the weekend, with highs again reaching the 50s and 60s.

In summary, Montana is currently enjoying unseasonably warm weather, but a cold front will soon bring significant changes. Residents should prepare for potential snow, especially in mountainous areas, along with strong winds. A return to milder temperatures is forecasted for the upcoming weekend, providing a brief respite from the winter conditions.

Original Source: www.montanarightnow.com