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Unsettled weather today and a heads up for travelers
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Click for 7 Day ForecastAn approaching cold front will keep us cloudy to mostly cloudy today, with a chance of mainly high elevation showers. And there could be travel concerns just before Thanksgiving.

Today, cloudy to mostly cloudy with a light West wind. Highs will be above seasonal averages in the upper 40s to low 50s. Warmest temperatures will be East of Billings.

A weak disturbance moving through the area brings a chance of mainly high elevation showers. We could pick up an inch or two of fresh snow in the mountains. Some of the foothill locations extending up towards Billings could pick up a quick shower by late this afternoon at this evening.

A stronger disturbance moves through late Wednesday, creating potential for more showers Wednesday night through early Thursday.

Temperatures this week will run at or little warmer than average, with highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s to low 30s.

Billings forecast:

Monday… Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light Southwest wind switching to the Northwest late in the day.

Monday night… A chance of evening rain showers or slight chance of rain and snow overnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, and a low of about 31.

Tuesday… Mostly sunny, with a high around 47.