Warm, warmer… Winter?!
Tuesday warms to mainly 45 to 55 degrees across much of eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. Clouds will decrease through the day, but winds increase in the Livingston/Big Timber/Nye areas where gusts up to 60 mph can be expected by Tuesday night.
Wednesday will start with readings mainly in the 30s and reach mainly the 50s. a cold front Wednesday night will produce light snow and start the slip to colder temperatures that will last through the weekend.
Much colder air is expected with snow starting Friday night or Saturday. Just how much snow and how cold is still debatable, so check back as things become clearer.
Billings forecast:
Tuesday… Gradual clearing with a high near 53. Westerly wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday night… Partly cloudy with a low close to 37. Light westerly wind.
Wednesday… Despite increasing clouds, a high of about 58. 5 to 15 mph winds shift from southwest to northwest as a front moves through.