Click for 7 Day ForecastAfter a weekend that was highlighted first by heat and then by thunderstorms, the new week starts off quietly.

Temperatures Monday afternoon will be close to seasonal averages, mainly in the mid to lower 60s. Expected sunny to partly sunny afternoon, with light winds.

Partly to mostly clear overnight, with readings in the upper 30s to low 40s.

There is a slight chance of mountain showers on Monday, with a few scattered showers or an isolated thunderstorm across the plains Tuesday. Overall, temperatures will be slightly warmer Tuesday.

A progressive warm-up will continue with readings in the 70s on Wednesday; upper 70s to around 80 by Thursday; and perhaps the low to mid 80s on Friday. Overnight readings will warm from the 40s to the 50s during the period.

If things stay on their current course, there is a chance of showers or thunderstorms Saturday.

Billings forecast:

Monday… Decreasing clouds, with a high near 64. Light North breeze.

Monday night… Increasing clouds, with a low near 47.

Tuesday… Generally mostly cloudy with a chance of a shower. Around 67 for the high temperature.