Friday will be one more day with cooler than average temperatures, with some scattered area showers. A warm-up begins Saturday, and last right into next week.

Afternoon highs to end the work week will be mainly into the 70s.

The chance of rain is great, but the best that we will see through most of this week. There’s about a 30% chance of scattered showers or isolated thunderstorms across the entire area.

From Saturday onward, expect temperatures mainly in the 80s for the highs and 55 to 60 for the overnight lows. Highs hitting the low 90s are possible, especially by the middle of the week.

Billings forecast:

Friday… Partly sunny with scattered area showers and thunderstorms especially in the afternoon. A high near 75.

Friday night… Light winds continue, and partly cloudy. Around 51 for a low.

Saturday… Mostly sunny and warmer. About 86 for a high.