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Things Are Drying Out

Ed McIntosh — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:51:29 +0000

Much as we saw early Thursday, a band of showers has developed along a line where the cold air in Eastern Montana is colliding with the warmer air coming in from the west. The difference is this morning, the temperatures aren’t as cold, and the line of showers is mainly east of Billings. A chance [...]

Cold Lingers Briefly

Ed McIntosh — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:14:11 +0000

Today, temperatures will contrast sharply between areas from Billings to the west, and the eastern edge of Montana. While Eastern Montana and the Dakotas are hit with high temperatures in the teens above to the teens below zero, 20s and low 30s are reachable from Billings to the west. Scattered area light snow will develop [...]

Cold & Snow Ahead

Ed McIntosh — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:20:58 +0000

A strong Canadian cold front will move through the region today, resulting in a rapid drop in temperatures and some snow showers. The warmest readings will be early in the day, then drop or hold steady from that point on. A cold airmass will settle over the region and bring a period of much below [...]

Cold & Snow For the Week

Ed McIntosh — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:07:38 +0000

The snow from yesterday and last night spread far from evenly. Reports of a skiff to 5 inches just outside of Lame Deer came in during the overnight hours. While Billings picked up only about an inch, that has made sidewalks and streets slick in places. Use care. Partly cloudy with temperatures in the 25-35 [...]

Mild Now, Winter Later

Ed McIntosh — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:54:28 +0000

A little breezy today, otherwise a weak ridge of high pressure is going to keep us mild to start the weekend. Highs Friday and Saturday should be close to Thursday’s above average highs in the 40s and low 50s. Expect some high clouds, but nothing that would bring rain or snow for today or tomorrow. [...]

Strong Gusts Ahead

Ed McIntosh — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:02:14 +0000

As expected, the wind will be a big player in Thursday’s weather. Gusts in the mountain foothills could reach 60 mph, but the entire area has the potential of 45 mph wind gusts through the afternoon and evening. Steady winds around Billings will be 15-35 mph. The Pacific system that is bringing the wind is [...]

Here Come the Winds

Ed McIntosh — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:07:22 +0000

Colder Air has already backed in to the area from the east overnight, setting up a slightly cooler day. Highs will be mainly in the 30s. Livingston winds have been gusty overnight to as high as 58 mph, but they will slacken through the morning. It will be generally mostly cloudy today, with cirrus clouds [...]

Weather Is Like A Yo-Yo

Ed McIntosh — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:57:53 +0000

Conditions are right for wind to develop around Livingston blowing out toward Billings today. While gusts in the mountain foothills could be 65 mph, Billings will likely experience steady winds of 15-25 mph. While this would normally mean a warm up, cold air in Yellowstone National Park and in the Big Horn Basin will be [...]

Weekend Weather Outlook

Ed McIntosh — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:14:46 +0000

While winds took a bit of a lull during the overnight hours, the ingredients are still in place for gusty winds again Friday from the mountain slopes east to Billings. While gusts along I-90 heading toward Bozeman could reach 60 mph, Billings has the potential for 45 mph gusts. That wind mixing warmer air to [...]

Warm Temps Ahead

Ed McIntosh — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:57:47 +0000

The overall weather pattern is dominated by a high pressure ridge across the Western U-S. This will keep the sky clear to mostly clear, and help the temperatures warm to above average readings. A disturbance moving down from Canada will tighten the pressure gradients, and start to increase those gusty winds again today, and really pick up the wind speeds tonight and tomorrow

Warming Up, Wind Remains

Ed McIntosh — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:18:58 +0000

Strong winds will continue to blow down the east slopes of the Rockies today, extending out to Billings. While the speeds will decrease heading into this evening, conditions will remain breezy on Thursday, and increase again on Friday. From Livingston to Big Timber, top gusts could reach to over 60 mph, and perhaps as high [...]

Scatterered Showers & Wind

Ed McIntosh — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:41:35 +0000

Strong west winds will continue in the mountain foothills west of Billings today, with some of that wind pushing across the plains. Gusts from 50 to 60 mph will be common from Livingston and Nye, with some of the strongest winds around Big Timber. Meantime, an unsettled pattern coming in from the north over the [...]

Weather: Cold wind and snow

Ed McIntosh — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:47:10 +0000

Temperatures will be tricky today, with cold air and fresh snow near the surface, while warmer air moves in aloft with gusty winds trying to mix it to the surface. In any case, it will feel cold all day with the wind blowing. High temperatures will be in the teens with a few low 20s [...]

Winter Storm Update

Ed McIntosh — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:16:15 +0000

Don’t let the sunshine and temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s totally fool you. Snow is flying in Great Falls, and the cold front has pushed past Judith Gap and Harlowton, bringing gusty winds and snow in that area. As the front arrives in Billings, temperatures will drop to the 20s this afternoon. The [...]

Winter Storm Warning tonight

Ed McIntosh — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:09:32 +0000

A powerful pacific winter storm system will spread heavy snow across the region late today through Saturday. Snow will impact Western Montana this morning, spreading eastward through the day. Highs will be in the 30s to low 40s, with rain, or a rain/snow mix possible during the day. A cold front swings through the area [...]

Snow starts tomorrow

Ed McIntosh — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:50:09 +0000

Gusty winds will continue through Wednesday before snow and cold air return on Thursday into Friday.Highs today will be in the 40s to low 50s. Expect to see wind gusts approaching 70 mph in the Livingston to Nye area, with strong cross winds along I-90 in Livingston. Winds will also impact US-191 from Big Timber [...]

Windy and Warm Today

Ed McIntosh — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:13:27 +0000

A weak upper level disturbance will bring scattered snow showers to Southeast Montana and the Western Dakotas this morning. Otherwise, today and tomorrow will be mainly about wind and warmer than average temperatures. The sky will be generally partly cloudy, with highs today and Wednesday in the 30s and 40s. Lows tonight will be mainly [...]

Cold and Snow This Week

Ed McIntosh — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:48:47 +0000

A couple of weak pacific disturbances will bring isolated snow showers across the region today and tonight, but the big concern in the short term is wind. Monday’s temperatures will be typical for early January, with highs in the 30s. Strong gusty southwest winds will increase along the Front Range this afternoon and will continue [...]

Weekend Weather

Ed McIntosh — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:51:30 +0000

An upper level disturbance will move across central and Eastern Montana Friday. This will bring gusty winds to areas from Billings to the west, but no precipitation. Highs today will be in the 30s to lower 40s. Lows tonight drop to the single digits and teens, with Billings likely in the upper teens first thing [...]

Cooler Despite Sunshine

Ed McIntosh — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:27:48 +0000

High pressure will move into the region and cause a gradual warm up into Friday. Winds will be gusty over the western half of Montana and Wyoming, making it feel colder. A cold front will move through the area Friday night. This front will come through dry…but will put a brief end to the warm [...]