It will feel more like fall the next couple of days, as temperatures plummet. And precipitation increases through today, and ends through tomorrow.

Temperatures this afternoon will run about 20° cooler than they were yesterday. Expect highs mainly in the upper 60s to upper 70s, with Billings likely 70 to 75 this afternoon.

Clouds will increase throughout the day, with an increasing chance of rain by this evening. The best rainmaking weather occurs overnight, and decreases steadily through the day on Friday.

Much-needed rain in the area could range from around quarter of an inch to one inch. The higher elevations above 9000 feet could see up to 3 inches of snow.

Billings forecast:

Today… Increasing clouds, with a high of about 73. A good chance of late day showers.

Tonight… Area showers with the risk of an isolated thunderstorm. About 51 by early tomorrow morning.

Friday… The best chance of rain is in the morning, with showers decreasing and breaks in the clouds by the afternoon. Cooler, with temperatures around 67 for a high.