The outlook is dry and warm over the next few days. But periods of wind will continue down the East mountain slopes, especially today.

Clouds will gradually increase across the area through the afternoon, with high temperatures reaching the 50s West of Billings, to his warm as the low 60s from Billings to the East.

Winds will be gusty at times through the day in the usual wind prone areas around Livingston, Big Timber, and Nye. Gusts of 40 to 60 mph possible.

As a high-pressure Ridge builds in across the Western US, temperatures will warm well into the 60s in most locations tomorrow. Expect the lower elevations to reach the 60s for highs likely through at least Monday.

Billings forecast:

Thursday… Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday night… Mostly cloudy, with a low of about 46. A West breeze through the evening.

Friday… Mostly sunny, with a high around 65.

7 Day Forecast