Southwest and North Central Montana Zone Forecast

FPUS55 KTFX 211659

ZFPTFX



Zone Forecast Product for Central and Southwest Montana

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation

are for the rest of today, tonight, and Thursday.





MTZ301-212300-

East Glacier Park Region-

Including the cities of East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Babb, 

Saint Mary, Marias Pass, and Logan Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 19 to 27. West winds up to

10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Lows 2 to 8. North winds up to

10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of

snow. Highs 7 to 13. Northeast winds up to 15 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.

Lows around 4 below. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 6 to 14. West winds up to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Near steady temperature around 4. 

.SATURDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of

snow. Highs 11 to 21. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 4 to 10.

Highs 16 to 26. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature

around 16. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent

chance of snow. Highs 22 to 34. Lows 16 to 22. 



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MTZ307-212300-

Southern Rocky Mountain Front-

Including the city of Rogers Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 20 to 28. South winds up to

10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. 

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows 3 to 9. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the

northeast with gusts to around 20 mph after midnight. 

.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs

9 to 17. East winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 4 below. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts

to around 30 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs 5 to 13. Northwest

winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 2. 

.SATURDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the afternoon. Highs 13 to 21. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 3 to 9. Highs

19 to 27. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 to 17. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Highs 24 to 35. Lows 18 to 24. 



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MTZ302-212300-

Northern High Plains-

Including the cities of Browning, Heart Butte, and Dupuyer

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest

winds up to 10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 8. North winds up

to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the afternoon. Highs around 14. North winds up to 5 mph shifting

to the northeast 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 4 below. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 12. South winds up to 5 mph

shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Near steady temperature around 6. 

.SATURDAY...Not as cold. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 10. Highs

around 30. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows around 18. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the

upper 30s. Lows in the lower 20s. 



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MTZ308-212300-

Southern High Plains-

Including the cities of Bynum, Choteau, and Pendroy

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 30. North winds up to

5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 12. Northeast winds up to

5 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the afternoon. Highs around 20. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 1 below. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs around

14. East winds up to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 7. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs

in the upper 20s. Lows around 12. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s.

Lows around 19. 

.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Lows in the mid 20s. 

.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. 



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MTZ303-212300-

Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-

Including the cities of Cut Bank, Ethridge, and Santa Rita

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest

winds up to 10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 4. North winds up to 10 mph with gusts

to around 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the afternoon. Highs around 13. North winds up to 15 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the evening. Lows around 8 below. East winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 11. Southeast winds up to

10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Near steady temperature around 4. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs

in the mid 20s. Lows around 6. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 30. Lows

around 14. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s.

Lows around 20. 



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               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION    



Cut Bank     27      5     14  /  0       0       20 





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MTZ304-212300-

Eastern Toole and Liberty-

Including the cities of Devon, Shelby, Chester, Galata, Joplin, 

Lothair, and Whitlash

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest

winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 3. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with

gusts to around 30 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the afternoon. Highs 9 to 15. North winds up to 10 mph with gusts

to around 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows

around 10 below. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 8. East winds up to 5 mph

shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows around 2 below. 

.SATURDAY...Not as cold. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the morning. Highs around 20. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming

partly cloudy. Lows around 2. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

Lows around 9. 

.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 16. Highs

in the mid 30s. 



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MTZ305-212300-

Hill County-

Including the city of Havre

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest

winds 10 to 20 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 2. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. Highs around 11. North winds

5 to 15 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows

around 14 below. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 5. East winds up to 10 mph

shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows 3 below to 9 below zero. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs

around 16. Lows 5 below to 1 above zero. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s.

Lows around 7. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Lows around 14. 



&&

               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION    



Havre        26      1     10  /  0       0       10 





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MTZ306-212300-

Northern Blaine County-

Including the cities of Chinook, Zurich, Harlem, Hogeland, 

and Fort Belknap

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Windy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.

Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 2 below. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. Highs around 7. North winds

10 to 15 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly clear. Lows around 19 below.

Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the east 5 to 10 mph

after midnight. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 1. Southeast winds up to

10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows around 12 below. 

.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 11. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 8 below.

Highs around 19. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Partly cloudy. Lows around 4. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

Lows around 11. 



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MTZ309-212300-

Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-

Including the cities of Brady, Conrad, and Ledger

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 30. Northwest winds

up to 10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 8. North winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the afternoon. Highs around 18. North winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 6 below. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 12. East winds up to 5 mph

shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows near zero. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs

in the mid 20s. Lows around 7. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s.

Lows around 14. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.

Lows in the lower 20s. 



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MTZ310-212300-

Western and Central Chouteau County-

Including the cities of Floweree, Carter, and Fort Benton

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest

winds 5 to 15 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 7. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the afternoon. Highs around 16. North winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the evening. Lows around 8 below. Northeast winds 5 to

15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 9. East winds up to 10 mph

shifting to the west in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows around 2 below. 

.SATURDAY...Not as cold. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 20s. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 2 to 8. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 26 to 32. Lows

9 to 15. 

.MONDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny. Highs 35 to 41. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 16 to 22. Highs

in the upper 30s. 



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MTZ311-212300-

Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-

Including the city of Rocky Boy

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Breezy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.

Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows around 4. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to

around 35 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 11. Northwest

winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows

around 11 below. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around

25 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 5. Southeast winds up to

10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Near steady temperature near zero. 

.SATURDAY...Not as cold. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the afternoon. Highs around 16. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming

partly cloudy. Lows near zero. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s.

Lows around 12. 

.MONDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 18. Highs

in the lower 30s. 



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MTZ312-212300-

Cascade County below 5000ft-

Including the city of Great Falls

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 30. West winds up to

10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 11. Northeast winds up to

5 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the afternoon. Highs around 20. North winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 2 below. Northeast winds up to 15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 12. Northeast winds up to

10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Near steady temperature around 5. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs

in the mid 20s. Lows around 11. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Lows around 19. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.

Lows in the mid 20s. 



&&

               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION    



Great Falls Arpt   30     11     20  /  10     0       20 





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MTZ313-212300-

Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-

Including the cities of Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, Windham, 

Benchland, Hobson, and Moccasin

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest

winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 8. Northwest winds up to

10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the afternoon. Highs around 18. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 5 below. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts

up to 25 mph in the evening. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly

sunny. Highs around 11. East winds up to 10 mph shifting to the

northwest in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 2 below. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. A

20 percent chance ofsnow. Highs in the mid 20s. Lows around 7. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Lows around 16. 

.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

Highs in the upper 30s. 



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MTZ314-212300-

Fergus County below 4500ft-

Including the cities of Hilger and Lewistown

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Breezy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 8. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with

gusts to around 35 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. Highs around 16. Northwest

winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the evening. Lows around 7 below. Northeast winds 5 to

15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 8. East winds up to 10 mph

shifting to the north in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Near steady temperature around 2. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs

in the lower 20s. Lows around 4. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

Lows around 13. 

.MONDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

Highs in the upper 30s. 



&&

               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION    



Lewistown    26      6     16  /  10     0       10 





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MTZ315-212300-

Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-

Including the cities of Marysville, Lincoln, Flesher Pass, 

and MacDonald Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 22 to 28. East winds up to

5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 9. West winds up to 5 mph

shifting to the northeast after midnight. 

.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs 12 to 20. Northeast winds up to 10 mph with

gusts to around 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 1 below. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs 7 to 15. Northeast

winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 5. 

.SATURDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the afternoon. Highs 14 to 22. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 8. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 20 to 28. Lows

around 15. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Highs 27 to 38. Lows in the lower 20s. 



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MTZ316-212300-

Gates of the Mountains-

Including the cities of Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 25 to 31. North winds up to

5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 12. Northeast winds up to

5 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 16 to 22. North winds up to 5 mph

shifting to the northeast 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 1. Northeast winds up to 15 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs 9 to

15. North winds up to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Near steady temperature around 7. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs

20 to 26. Lows around 11. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 26 to 32. Lows

around 19. 

.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

snow. Highs 33 to 39. Lows in the mid 20s. 

.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 36 to 42. 



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MTZ317-212300-

Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-

Including the cities of Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 18 to 26. Northwest winds

5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 4 to 10. Northwest winds up to

5 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs 10 to 18. Northwest winds up to 10 mph with

gusts to around 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance

of snow. Lows around 4 below. Northeast winds up to 10 mph with

gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs 4 to 10. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 1. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. A

20 percent chance of snow. Highs 14 to 22. Lows 4 to 10. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 21 to 29. Lows

13 to 19. 

.MONDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of

snow. Highs 28 to 36. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

snow. Lows 19 to 25. Highs 29 to 37. 



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MTZ318-212300-

Snowy and Judith Mountains-

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of

snow late in the morning. Highs 18 to 26. Northwest winds 15 to

25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to

45 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows around 6. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to

around 40 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs 9 to 17. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up

to 40 mph decreasing to 30 mph in the afternoon. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the

evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows around

7 below. North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east after

midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 2 to 8.

Southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the

afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 3 below. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. A

20 percent chance of snow. Highs 15 to 21. Lows around 4. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 22 to 28. Lows

around 14. 

.MONDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny. Highs 31 to 39. 

.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the

upper 20s. 

.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs 31 to 37. 



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MTZ319-212300-

Helena Valley-

Including the city of Helena

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest

winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 12. Light winds becoming

northwest up to 5 mph after midnight. 

.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds

up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 2. North

winds 5 to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs around

16. North winds up to 5 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows near zero. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid

20s. Lows around 8. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Lows around 15. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.

Lows in the lower 20s. 



&&

               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION    



Helena       31     11     23  /  00       0   





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MTZ320-212300-

Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-

Including the cities of Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, 

Bozeman Pass, and Deep Creek Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 20 to 28. Northwest winds up

to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly

cloudy. Lows around 10. West winds up to 5 mph shifting to the

north after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 14 to 24. North winds up to

10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows 2 below to 4 above zero. Northeast winds 5 to

15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs 6 to 14. Northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to

the northwest in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 4. 

.SATURDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of

snow in the afternoon. Highs 13 to 21. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming

partly cloudy. Lows around 8. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 20 to 28. Lows

around 15. 

.MONDAY...Not as cold. Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow

in the morning. Highs 27 to 35. 

.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.

Lows in the lower 20s. 

.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 29 to 37. 



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MTZ321-212300-

Meagher County Valleys-

Including the cities of Martinsdale, Checkerboard, Ringling, 

and White Sulphur Springs

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest

winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly

cloudy. Lows around 10. Northwest winds up to 5 mph. Gusts up to

20 mph in the evening. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest winds

up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows near zero. Northeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts

to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs around 13. East winds up to 10 mph shifting to the

northwest in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near zero. 

.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs

in the lower 20s. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow

in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 7.

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

Lows around 14. 

.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow after

midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. 

.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 



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MTZ322-212300-

Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-

Including the cities of Montana City, Clancy, Boulder, Corbin, 

Wickes, Elk Park Pass, and Homestake Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 24 to 30. Northwest winds up

to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly

cloudy. Lows around 10. Northwest winds up to 5 mph. Gusts up to

25 mph after midnight. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 16 to 22. North winds up to

10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Lows 2 below to 4 above

zero. North winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 8 to 16. North winds up to 10 mph

with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 1 below to

5 above zero. Highs 16 to 24. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 11. Highs

22 to 30. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT ANDMONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12 to 18. Highs

29 to 37. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 18 to 24. Highs

31 to 39. 



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MTZ323-212300-

Canyon Ferry Area-

Including the cities of Toston, Townsend, and Winston

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. North

winds up to 10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 14. East winds up to 5 mph

shifting to the north after midnight. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to

15 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 7. North winds 5 to

20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. 

.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs around

18. North winds 5 to 15 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 5. Highs

in the mid 20s. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Lows around 16. 

.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

Highs in the lower 40s. 



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MTZ324-212300-

Missouri Headwaters-

Including the cities of Harrison, Three Forks, Willow Creek, 

Pony, and Whitehall

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast

winds up to 5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly

cloudy. Lows around 13. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the

north after midnight. 

.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. North winds up to

10 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 7. North winds up to 15 mph with gusts

to around 30 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 19. Northeast winds up to

10 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 2. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper

20s. Lows around 10. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Lows around 15. 

.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

Highs in the lower 40s. 



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MTZ325-212300-

Madison River Valley-

Including the cities of Cameron, Ennis, Jeffers, McAllister, 

and Norris

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Southeast

winds up to 10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 15. South winds up to

10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds up

to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming

mostly cloudy. Lows around 6. North winds up to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 19. North winds up to

15 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 2. 

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid

20s. Lows around 9. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Lows 12 to 18. 

.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 18 to 24. Highs

in the upper 30s. 



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MTZ326-212300-

Gallatin Valley-

Including the cities of Bozeman and Gallatin Gateway

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest

winds up to 5 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly

cloudy. Lows around 12. Southeast winds up to 5 mph in the

evening becoming light. 

.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds

up to 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 4. Northeast winds

up to 10 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Colder. Partly sunny. Highs around 17. East winds up to

5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows near zero. 

.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming

partly cloudy. Lows around 9. 

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Lows around 14. 

.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

Highs around 40. 



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               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION    



Bozeman Airport    31     10     25  /  0       0       0   

Bozeman MSU        31     11     27  /  0       0       0   





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MTZ330-212300-

Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-

Including the cities of Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Targhee Pass, 

and Raynolds Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Sunny in the late morning and early afternoon

then becoming partly sunny. Highs 21 to 29. West winds up to

10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly

cloudy. Lows 7 to 13. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 19 to 27. Northwest winds up to

10 mph. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy in the evening then

becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 1 below to 5 above zero. North winds

up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 7 to 17. North winds up to 10 mph

with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 below to

2 above zero. Highs 12 to 20. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 1 below to

7 above zero. Highs 16 to 26. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 3 to 13. Highs

21 to 31. 

.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 to 19. 

.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 24 to 34. 



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               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION    



West Yellowstone   26     -2     26  /  0       0       0   





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MTZ327-212300-

Northwest Beaverhead County-

Including the cities of Dewey, Wisdom, Wise River, Big Hole Pass, 

and Chief Joseph Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 26 to 32. West winds up to

10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly

cloudy. Lows 9 to 15. West winds up to 10 mph with gusts to

around 25 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 23 to 29. West winds up to 5 mph.

Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 3. North winds up to

10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 12 to 20. North winds up to 10 mph

with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 4 below

to 6 above zero. Highs 15 to 23. 

.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 21 to 27. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 7 to 13. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 35. Lows

13 to 19. 



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MTZ328-212300-

Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-

Including the cities of Bannack, Dillon, Glen, and Waterloo

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Sunny in the late morning and early afternoon

then becoming partly sunny. Highs 31 to 37. Southwest winds up to

5 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly

cloudy. Lows around 15. West winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 26 to 32. Northwest winds up to

5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 7. Northeast winds

up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 17 to 23. Northeast winds up to

10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 4. Highs

22 to 28. 

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 8. Highs

28 to 34. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 13. Highs

33 to 39. 

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 19. Highs

36 to 42. 



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               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION    



Dillon       3514     30  /  0       0       0   





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MTZ329-212300-

Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-

Including the city of Monida Pass

958 AM MST Wed Jan 21 2026



.REST OF TODAY...Sunny in the late morning and early afternoon

then becoming partly sunny. Highs 27 to 33. West winds up to

10 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly

cloudy. Lows 11 to 17. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. 

.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 24 to 30. West winds up to 5 mph

shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. 

.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 6. North winds up to

10 mph. 

.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 13 to 19. North winds up to 10 mph

increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. 

.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around

5. Highs 17 to 23. 

.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 21 to 27. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 7 to 13. 

.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 24 to 35. Lows

13 to 19. 



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