A slow-moving storm currently over the western Dakotas, eastern Montana and Wyoming has delivered a lot of wind, rain and thunderstorms to our region. More rain, mountain snow and wind is ahead, too.
Clouds were increasing Sunday over Monday ahead of our next storm, and that storm will affect us for a while. We'll have stronger wind with rain and mountain snow, and more is coming this week.
Montana and Wyoming have been much cooler than average the last several days with welcome rain and mountain snow. Saturday will bring a brief change with mild sunshine, with more changes next week.
The western half of Montana had most of the rain & mountain snow Saturday, but a few showers will still be possible in the east late this evening. Most of us will be dry Sunday, but change is ahead.
Light rain and mountain snow persisted for parts of Montana and Wyoming Friday, with gusty wind in the east. We'll have fewer lower elevation rain showers, but more mountain snow over the weekend.
The persistent wind much of Montana & Wyoming have had the last few days will weaken Saturday as a ridge of high pressure briefly builds overhead. Sunday will be warmer with a cold front approaching.
Small disturbances will continue to move over Montana & Wyoming the tonight and Wednesday, with gusty wind and isolated showers. A warming trend is coming late this week, but more rain is coming too.
Eastern Montana has had a lot of wind and unseasonable warmth to end the week, but abrupt changes are coming. We can expect rain, mountain snow, gusty wind and colder air is coming for all areas.
The final weekend of March is also Easter weekend for Montana and Wyoming, and hasn't felt like spring. Snow mixed with rain will arrive Sunday, but most will be south of Billings. Drive carefully!
Another round of winter weather in early spring will arrive this evening in MT and WY. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings in effect through Sunday night. Difficult driving possible!