Click for 7 Day Forecast Cooler-than-average temperatures highlight the weather the next couple of days. But, will be back to summertime heat by the first of the week.

Afternoon high temperatures on Friday and Saturday will stay below seasonal averages, reaching the mid to lower 70s both days. Overall, Friday will be the cooler of the two.

A few clouds will develop Friday afternoon, but conditions close to the surface remain dry. With some breezy conditions East of Billings, wildfire concerns will remain despite the cooler temperatures.

Overall, Saturday looks quiet with sunshine and mainly the mid 70s for the highs.

By Sunday, temperatures start to climb to the upper 70s to low 80s. Monday looks to be the warmest day in the short-term with highs hitting the upper 80s to mid 90s.

Our next realistic chance of showers or thunderstorms will be Tuesday afternoon and evening. Even then, the chances of accumulating rain looks fairly low at this point.

Billings forecast:

Friday… Increasing afternoon clouds, with a Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Near 72 for a high.

Friday night… Mostly clear, with a low at about 49. Northeast breeze 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday… Sunny, warm and dry with a high around 75. Click for 7 Day Forecast