Montana Weather: From Spring Sunshine to Winter Snow in Just Days

Montana is witnessing warm weather in the 60s and 70s, but a strong cold front will bring rain and snow starting tomorrow. Winter weather advisories are in place for several areas, predicting snow accumulations and windy conditions, with a significant temperature drop expected on Thursday, followed by warmer weather this weekend.

Montana has experienced a warm spell, with temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s, marking a notable increase of 8 to 21 degrees compared to the previous day. The weather has been characterized by clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds of 5 to 15 mph, though gusts have been stronger in some areas.

High pressure has provided pleasant spring conditions; however, this will change abruptly as a strong cold front approaches, bringing showers and thundershowers to the region starting tomorrow. As colder air moves in, the rain is expected to transition into snow, particularly affecting the mountainous areas and certain populated regions.

Various winter weather advisories are in effect, anticipating snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in lower elevations and up to 6 inches in the mountains. The southwest and central Montana mountains are under a winter storm watch, with forecasted snowfall totaling between 4 to 20 inches in areas like Bozeman Pass and Big Sky.

In addition to snowfall, a wind advisory has been issued for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Gusty winds of up to 40 mph are expected across the Missoula, Bitterroot, Mission, Flathead Valleys, and other regions.

Following this weather shift, significantly colder temperatures will arrive by Thursday, with nighttime lows in the 30s to lower 40s. Daytime highs will also decrease to the 30s and 40s in central and north-central Montana, while some areas may see highs in the 50s and 60s before a weekend warming trend returns.

Montana is currently experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, but a strong cold front is set to bring significant changes, including rain and snow. Winter weather advisories and storm watches highlight the expected snowfall and wind conditions. As winter conditions return, temperatures are projected to drop, with a brief respite expected this weekend.

Original Source: www.montanarightnow.com