Click for 7 Day Forecast Thursday will be the warmest day the week, but showers are close behind.

Ahead of a cold front, Thursday afternoon highs will be mainly in the 50s across the plains. Clouds will increase as a cold front moves in from the West.

Gusty winds will blow Thursday morning along I 90 near Livingston. Gusts to around 60 mph are also possible in the Cody, Wyoming foothills.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Absaroka/Beartooth mountains tonight through Friday. A foot or more new snow is possible above 7000 feet.

Rain and snow showers will scatter across the area overnight through especially Friday morning, exiting into the Dakotas during the afternoon.

Overall, snow accumulations will be light for the lower elevations. But travel hazards could develop early Friday.

Billings forecast:

Thursday… Partly sunny early with increasing afternoon clouds. A high near 55. Southerly breeze 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday night… Evening rain showers possible, with rain and snow likely overnight. A near 32.

Friday… Rain and snow showers in the area in the morning, and then partial clearing in the afternoon. About 41 for the high temperature. West winds will increase to about 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.