Click for 7 Day ForecastA warmer and somewhat drier weather pattern develops through the weekend.

Extreme Southeast Montana, in areas around Sheridan, Wyoming could see some showers Friday. Otherwise expect a mix of clouds and sunshine, and a bit warmer temperatures.

Highs Friday will be mainly in the mid-50s to low 60s, with a light Southeast breeze. Highs should stay in the 60s on Sunday and Monday, and overnight lows mainly in the 40s for the lower elevations.

The next best chance of picking up some rain showers or isolated thunderstorms is on Monday.

Current trends are for temperatures to warm well into the 70s by the middle of next week. We could be close to 80° on Wednesday in some locations.

Billings forecast:

Friday… Patchy morning fog. Otherwise, partly sunny. A high near 60. Southeast breeze 5 to 15 mph.

Friday night… Partly cloudy, with a low near 39.

Saturday… Partly to mostly sunny with a 20% chance of a shower thunderstorm in the afternoon. Around 66 for the high.