The record-setting temperatures are gone, with afternoon highs running around 20° to 25° cooler today. The chance of showers also increases, with a one-two punch of moisture.
Afternoon high temperatures today will range from the upper 50s in the mountain foothills to the low 70s Eastern Montana, closer to the Dakotas. Expect a mostly cloudy to cloudy day, some showers possible especially in the mountain foothills and high elevations.
The chance of showers will decrease this evening, with highs mainly in the 60s to around 70 on Saturday. Sunday will be warmer and drier, with highs mainly in the 70s.
Monday and Tuesday hold the promise for some area showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures could get rather cool by Tuesday, especially in areas with heavier rain.
Billings forecast:
Today… Mostly cloudy, with scattered showers. A high near 64.
Tonight… Scattered evening showers, otherwise mostly cloudy. A low near 47.
Saturday… Partly sunny with isolated showers. About 66 for a high.