BILLINGS — It is a steady pattern of warm, dry and sunny days.
Average high temperatures in early December are in the upper 30s. Friday through at least next Tuesday high temperatures will be in the 45° to 55° range with low humidity and plenty of afternoon sun.
Westerly winds will gust at times through the weekend with the strongest gusts of 20 to 35 mph near the mountains West of Billings. Expect sometimes breezy conditions across the plains.
The next chance for precipitation arrives with a cool down toward the middle to end of next week. The timing and intensity of that pattern change is still uncertain. Keep checking back for details.
Billings forecast:
Thursday… Sunshine with a high near 46. Westerly wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday night… Mostly clear with a low around 33. West wind during the evening 15 to 25 mph.
Friday… Sunny with a high of about 52. Westerly wind 10 to 20 miles an hour with occasional gusts.