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Zone Forecast Product for Central and Southwest Montana
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Friday.


...FLOOD HIGHLIGHTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE ZONE
FORECAST AREA. PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST FLOOD BULLETIN FOR
DETAILS...

MTZ301-192200-
East Glacier Park Region-
Including East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Babb, Saint Mary,
Marias Pass, and Logan Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 60. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 40 to
45. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with slight chance of rain showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with rain showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy
after midnight. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 45 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs
50 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 40 to 45.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
50 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 55 to 65. Lows
45 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70.

$$

MTZ307-192200-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Rogers Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
55 to 65. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Highs 50 to 60. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy
after midnight. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 60. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs
55 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 40 to 45. Highs 50 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 70. Lows
40 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.

$$

MTZ302-192200-
Northern High Plains-
Including Browning, Heart Butte, and Dupuyer
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in
the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny with slight chance of rain showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows around 35. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs
60 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 45.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
60 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 75. Lows
45 to 50.

$$

MTZ308-192200-
Southern High Plains-
Including Bynum, Choteau, and Pendroy
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a
20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 60 to 65. West winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south in
the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs
65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 45 to 50. Highs 65 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 75 to 80. Lows
45 to 50.

$$

MTZ303-192200-
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including Cut Bank, Ethridge, and Santa Rita
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up
to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny with slight chance of rain showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows around 35. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35. Highs
65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 45.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 65. Lows
40 to 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows
around 45.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Cut Bank     71     45     62  /  10     0       50


$$

MTZ304-192200-
Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Including Devon, Shelby, Chester, Galata, Joplin, Lothair,
and Whitlash
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs around
70. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 60 to
65. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 55 to 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs
65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 45.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
65 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Highs
75 to 80.

$$

MTZ305-192200-
Hill County-
Including Havre
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
around 70. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 60 to
65. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
around 60. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35. Highs
65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 45.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
65 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows
around 45.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Havre        72     47     66  /  10     0       20


$$

MTZ306-192200-
Northern Blaine County-
Including Chinook, Zurich, Harlem, Hogeland, and Fort Belknap
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 15 to
25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
55 to 60. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
around 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows
around 45.

$$

MTZ309-192200-
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Including Brady, Conrad, and Ledger
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 65 to
70. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in
the evening, then slight chance of rain showers after midnight.
Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of showers
40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
around 60. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in
the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35. Highs
around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows around 45. Highs 65 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 75. Lows
around 45.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.

$$

MTZ310-192200-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including Floweree, Carter, and Fort Benton
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers
in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 70.
West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the
evening, then slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows
around 40. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of showers
40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs
around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 45 to 50. Highs 65 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 75. Lows
45 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.

$$

MTZ311-192200-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including Rocky Boy
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
65 to 70. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
morning.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Highs 60 to 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing
to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows around 40. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
55 to 60. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
60 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows
45 to 50.

$$

MTZ312-192200-
Cascade County below 5000ft-
Including Great Falls
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 70 to
75. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy, sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 20 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in
the evening, then slight chance of rain showers after midnight.
Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to
10 mph after midnight. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 60 to 65. West winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 70 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 45 to 50. Highs 65 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 75. Lows
45 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Great Falls Arpt   73     48     69  /  10     0       10


$$

MTZ313-192200-
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, Windham, Benchland,
Hobson, and Moccasin
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer, sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in
the morning. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy, sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 10 to 20 mph
increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers
in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain
showers after midnight. Lows around 35. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
60 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows
45 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80.

$$

MTZ314-192200-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including Hilger and Lewistown
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs 65 to
70. West winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
rain showers. Lows 35 to 45. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs around 60. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
65 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows
45 to 50.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Lewistown    66     45     66  /  20     0       10


$$

MTZ315-192200-
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including Marysville, Lincoln, Flesher Pass, and MacDonald Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the north after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northeast winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Highs
60 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 55 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 70. Lows
45 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.

$$

MTZ316-192200-
Gates of the Mountains-
Including Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming
sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to
the west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
rain showers. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 60 to 65. West winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south in
the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 45 to 50. Highs 60 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows
45 to 50.

$$

MTZ317-192200-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs 55 to
65. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs 55 to 65. West winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers
in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain
showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows 30 to 40. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 50 to 60. West winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 40 to 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
50 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 70. Lows
45 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.

$$

MTZ318-192200-
Snowy and Judith Mountains-
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs 60 to
65. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the morning.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
rain showers. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
50 to 55. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 60 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
55 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 65. Lows
around 45.
.WEDNESDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 75.

$$

MTZ319-192200-
Helena Valley-
Including Helena
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting
to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west 10 to
20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 65. West winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the north in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 45 to 50. Highs 65 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 75. Lows
around 45.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Helena       74     48     72  /  0       0       0


$$

MTZ320-192200-
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass,
and Deep Creek Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming
sunny. Highs 55 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of rain showers
in the evening. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 60. North winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 40 to 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
50 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 65. Lows
around 45.
.WEDNESDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 75.

$$

MTZ321-192200-
Meagher County Valleys-
Including Martinsdale, Checkerboard, Ringling,
and White Sulphur Springs
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph increasing to west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
rain showers in the evening. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 55 to 60. West winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 40 to 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
60 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 65 to 75. Lows
40 to 45.

$$

MTZ322-192200-
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including Montana City, Clancy, Boulder, Corbin, Wickes,
Elk Park Pass, and Homestake Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 55 to 65. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 40. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 60. North winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 40 to 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
55 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 70. Lows
40 to 45.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.

$$

MTZ323-192200-
Canyon Ferry Area-
Including Toston, Townsend, and Winston
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 50. West winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers in the evening. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 45 to 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
around 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows
45 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 75.

$$

MTZ324-192200-
Missouri Headwaters-
Including Harrison, Three Forks, Willow Creek, Pony,
and Whitehall
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. North winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 40 to 45. Highs around 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows
40 to 45.

$$

MTZ325-192200-
Madison River Valley-
Including Cameron, Ennis, Jeffers, McAllister, and Norris
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
60 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows
40 to 45.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 75.

$$

MTZ326-192200-
Gallatin Valley-
Including Bozeman and Gallatin Gateway
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming
sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 65 to 70. South winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Cooler, sunny. Highs around 60. North winds up to
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 40 to 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
60 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows
40 to 45.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 75.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Bozeman Airport    71     42     72  /  0       0       10
Bozeman MSU        68     43     69  /  0       0       10


$$

MTZ330-192200-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Targhee Pass,
and Raynolds Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 50 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph shifting to the north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 60. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
50 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 55 to 65. Lows
35 to 45.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

West Yellowstone   60     31     63  /  10     0       10


$$

MTZ327-192200-
Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including Dewey, Wisdom, Wise River, Big Hole Pass,
and Chief Joseph Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer, sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 55 to
65. West winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. West winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 35. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 60. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Lows 35 to 40. Highs 50 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 70. Lows
35 to 45.

$$

MTZ328-192200-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-
Including Bannack, Dillon, Glen, and Waterloo
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming
sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
60 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 65 to 75. Lows
40 to 45.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Dillon       68     41     69  /  0       0       0


$$

MTZ329-192200-
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-
Including Monida Pass
227 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 55 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 60. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
50 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 70. Lows
40 to 45.

$$

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