A mild weekend is ahead, with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above average. A period of dry and quiet weather looks to extend right into next week.

Some breezy periods remain in the mountain foothills. But, overall winds ease across the region today. With a mix of sun and a few clouds, expect highs mainly in the 60s each day through the weekend.

Lows will be in the upper 30s and 40s.

There is a weak disturbance that brings some clouds and showers well north of Billings on Saturday. Otherwise, expect dry conditions and highs in the upper 50s and 60s through the middle of the coming week.

Billings forecast:

Friday…Mostly sunny , and around 67 for a high. West to southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Friday night…Partly cloudy, with a low of about 42.

Saturday…Near 65 for a high temperature, and sunny to mostly sunny.

7 DAY FORECAST