The forecast remains fairly consistent for the next few days: Above average temperatures, with scattered isolated showers and thunderstorms. No real changes expected through Independence Day.

Today will trend slightly cooler than the last few days, with a highs mainly in the 80s. Scattered isolated showers or sprinkles are possible during the day, with a slight chance of an evening thunderstorm anywhere in the area.

Partly to mostly clear overnight, with lows mainly in the 50s to low 60s early tomorrow. A few isolated thunderstorms could develop, especially West of a line from Harlowton to Billings to Sheridan Wyoming.

The overall trend will be slightly warmer each day through Saturday, when the highs will be mainly in the mid to lower 90s. Each day, will hang onto that slight chance of showers or isolated thunderstorms although severe storms are not expected.

Billings forecast:

Today… Mostly sunny with a high near 87. A slight chance of showers or an isolated thunderstorm. A light East wind.

Tonight… Partly cloudy with isolated evening showers or thunderstorms. About 60° by early Friday morning.

Friday… Mostly sunny, and around 91 for an afternoon high. A slight chance of daytime showers or an isolated afternoon or evening thunderstorm.