As showers exit the area this morning, expect a much cooler day compared to Thursday. Showers are possible off and on through the course of this coming week.

Clouds will decrease through this afternoon, but temperatures will lag well behind yesterday’s highs in the 70s. This afternoon, readings in the upper 40s and 50s will be widespread.

More sun is on the way for Saturday, but the increase in temperatures will be modest. With a sunny to mostly sunny afternoon, highs will be in the 50s, with a few low 60s possible.

Below average temperatures continue on Sunday, with more 50s. But, clouds will increase, as a storm system moves in from the west, bringing more rain shower potential with it.

Billings forecast:

Today…Decreasing clouds, and a light North wind. About 52 for a high.

Tonight…Partly cloudy, and near 34 for a low.

Saturday…Mostly sunny, with a light Easterly wind. Around 57 for the afternoon high temperature.