The cooler temperatures arrive during the day, with rain showers to follow tonight. Expect an extended period of more fall-like weather conditions.

High temperatures today may occur early in the day, as a cold front continues to sink through the region. Generally mostly cloudy to cloudy, with area readings mainly in the upper 50s to 60s.

A fairly week but moisture rich disturbance moves into the region this afternoon the overnight hours. Much of the area could pick up a quick quarter inch to a half inch of rainfall, with pockets of heavier rain possible.

Area mountains above 8000 feet will likely pick up a quick 4 to 8 inches of snow overnight. Saturday will be cool, with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s despite some clearing through the afternoon.

Billings forecast:

Friday… Mostly cloudy, with temperatures staying in the upper 50s to low 60s through the afternoon. An increasing chance of afternoon showers.

Friday night… Showers likely, especially late in the evening and overnight. Otherwise, cloudy with a low at around 41.

Saturday… A chance of a morning shower, and then partly to mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Cool, with a high near 52. 7 Day Forecast