Zone Forecast Product
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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FPUS55 KTFX 161739
ZFPTFX
Zone Forecast Product for Central and Southwest Montana
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for the rest of today, tonight, and Friday.
MTZ301-162200-
East Glacier Park Region-
Including East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Babb, Saint Mary,
Marias Pass, and Logan Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Sunny. Highs 40 to 50. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy with slight chance of snow in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely in the
afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Snow level 5500 feet.
Highs 35 to 45. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around
50 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of snow and rain in the
evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of snow after
midnight. Lows around 25. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs 35 to 45. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with chance of rain and
slight chance of snow. Lows 30 to 35. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Windy. Rain and snow likely. Light
snow accumulations. Highs 35 to 45. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs
30 to 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of snow. Lows 25 to 30. Highs 30 to 40.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of snow. Lows around 30.
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
snow. Highs 35 to 45.
$$
MTZ307-162200-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Rogers Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Sunny. Highs 40 to 50. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35. West winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up to
45 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain and
snow in the afternoon. Highs 40 to 50. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely
in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of snow
after midnight. Light snow accumulations. Lows 20 to 30. West
winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 35 to 45. West winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain and slight
chance of snow. Lows 30 to 35. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Rain likely and snow. Highs 40 to 50. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Snow and rain likely. Light snow accumulations.
Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Highs 30 to 40.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 25 to 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
35 to 45.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of snow. Lows 25 to 30. Highs 35 to 45.
$$
MTZ302-162200-
Northern High Plains-
Including Browning, Heart Butte, and Dupuyer
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, cooler. Partly cloudy in the morning, then
mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs around 50. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 25 to 30. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 45 to 50. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Highs 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Breezy, colder. Mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows 30 to 35. Highs 40 to
45.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Highs 45 to 50.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
Highs around 50.
$$
MTZ308-162200-
Southern High Plains-
Including Bynum, Choteau, and Pendroy
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up to
40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in the evening,
then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain and snow after
midnight. Lows around 30. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain. Highs 55 to 60. Lows around 35.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain and snow likely.
Highs 45 to 50. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and snow. Lows around 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
Highs around 55.
$$
MTZ303-162200-
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including Cut Bank, Ethridge, and Santa Rita
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Gusts up to
45 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly
cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
50 to 55. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
rain and snow in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows 25 to 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain. Lows 35 to 40. Highs 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
rain. Lows 30 to 35.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and
snow. Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Highs 50 to 55.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Cut Bank 59 37 53 / 0 0 40
$$
MTZ304-162200-
Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Including Devon, Shelby, Chester, Galata, Joplin, Lothair,
and Whitlash
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Not as cool. Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 60.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows
25 to 30. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Breezy, warmer. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Highs 55 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
rain. Lows around 35.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30.
Highs 50 to 60.
$$
MTZ305-162200-
Hill County-
Including Havre
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy late in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 25 to 30.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 55. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Highs 60 to 65. Lows 30 to 35.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Highs around 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30.
Highs 50 to 60.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Havre 57 34 57 / 0 0 20
$$
MTZ306-162200-
Northern Blaine County-
Including Chinook, Zurich, Harlem, Hogeland, and Fort Belknap
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain late
in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 25 to 30.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain. Lows 30 to 35. Highs around 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to
30. Highs 50 to 55.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60.
$$
MTZ309-162200-
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Including Brady, Conrad, and Ledger
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows
25 to 30. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 55. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Highs 60 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain. Lows around 35. Highs around 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Highs 55 to 60.
$$
MTZ310-162200-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including Floweree, Carter, and Fort Benton
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy late in the morning
then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 60. West
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in the evening,
then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain after midnight.
Lows around 30. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 55. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
around 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain. Lows around 35. Highs around 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs
around 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.
$$
MTZ311-162200-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including Rocky Boy
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain late in the
morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 50 to
55. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds up to 10 mph
increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 30 to 35.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Highs 60 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Lows 35 to 40.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs
50 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60.
$$
MTZ312-162200-
Cascade County below 5000ft-
Including Great Falls
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 60.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then chance of snow and slight chance of rain after midnight.
Lows around 30. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 55. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain. Highs 60 to 65. Lows around 35.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
Highs 50 to 60.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Great Falls Arpt 56 38 59 / 10 0 10
$$
MTZ313-162200-
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, Windham, Benchland,
Hobson, and Moccasin
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 60. West
winds 20 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows around 30. West
winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Highs 60 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows 30 to 35.
.MONDAY...Breezy, cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain and snow. Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and snow. Lows around 30.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 60. Lows
around 30.
$$
MTZ314-162200-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including Hilger and Lewistown
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Cloudy. Chance of rain late in the morning, then
slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 55 to 60. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows 30 to 35.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Highs around 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Breezy, cooler. Mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain. Lows 35 to 40. Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 30 to 35.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lewistown 47 32 57 / 30 10 10
$$
MTZ315-162200-
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including Marysville, Lincoln, Flesher Pass, and MacDonald Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 40 to 50. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 45 to
55. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and snow. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 40 to 50. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
50 to 55.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely. Lows 30 to 35. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Snow likely and chance of rain. Light snow
accumulations. Highs 35 to 45. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 25 to 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
40 to 45.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30.
Highs 40 to 50.
$$
MTZ316-162200-
Gates of the Mountains-
Including Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Partly cloudy late in the morning then clearing.
Highs 50 to 55. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows around 30. West
winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Highs 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely. Lows around 35. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and
snow. Highs 40 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and snow. Lows 30 to 35.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55. Lows
30 to 35.
$$
MTZ317-162200-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and slight chance
of snow late in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 40 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 45 to
55. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the
evening, then chance of snow and rain after midnight. Light snow
accumulations. Snow level 5500 feet. Lows 25 to 30. West winds
10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 40 to 50. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Not as cool. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of rain. Highs 50 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely and chance of snow. Light snow
accumulations. Lows 30 to 35. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Colder. Snow and rain likely. Light snow accumulations.
Highs 35 to 40. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 25 to 30.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 40 to 50. Lows
25 to 35.
$$
MTZ318-162200-
Snowy and Judith Mountains-
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Cloudy. Chance of rain and snow late in the
morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 40 to 45.
Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in
the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 50 to 55. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow
likely in the evening, then chance of snow and slight chance of
rain after midnight. Light snow accumulations. Snow level
5500 feet. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 40 to 50. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
rain. Highs 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Breezy, colder. Mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows 30 to 35. Highs 40 to
45.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and snow. Lows 25 to 30.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 40 to 50.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55.
$$
MTZ319-162200-
Helena Valley-
Including Helena
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy late in the morning then becoming
partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 60. South winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows 25 to 30. West
winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 55. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Highs 60 to 65. Lows
around 35. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Highs around 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Highs 50 to 55.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Helena 56 34 60 / 10 0 10
$$
MTZ320-162200-
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass,
and Deep Creek Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow late in
the morning, then slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Highs 35 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Not as cool. Sunny in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 45 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and snow. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 40 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
50 to 55.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely. Moderate snow
accumulations. Lows 30 to 35. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow and
rain. Highs 35 to 45.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 25 to 30.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 35 to 45. Lows
25 to 30.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 40 to 50.
$$
MTZ321-162200-
Meagher County Valleys-
Including Martinsdale, Checkerboard, Ringling,
and White Sulphur Springs
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Sunny in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to
the west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the
evening, then chance of snow and rain after midnight. Lows around
25. West winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after
midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Not as cool. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of rain. Highs 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely and chance of snow. Lows around 30.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
and rain. Highs 40 to 45.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
snow. Lows 20 to 25.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 50. Lows
25 to 30.
$$
MTZ322-162200-
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including Montana City, Clancy, Boulder, Corbin, Wickes,
Elk Park Pass, and Homestake Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 40 to 50. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain and snow in the
evening, then partly cloudy with chance of rain and slight chance
of snow after midnight. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Rain likely. Highs 50 to 55. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Colder. Rain and snow likely. Light snow
accumulations. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow and
rain. Highs 35 to 45.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30.
Highs 40 to 50.
$$
MTZ323-162200-
Canyon Ferry Area-
Including Toston, Townsend, and Winston
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. South winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in the evening,
then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain and snow after
midnight. Lows around 30. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows 30 to 35. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and snow. Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows 25 to 30.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 55. Lows
25 to 35.
$$
MTZ324-162200-
Missouri Headwaters-
Including Harrison, Three Forks, Willow Creek, Pony,
and Whitehall
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain late
in the morning. Highs 50 to 55. West winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds up to
10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in the evening,
then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain and snow after
midnight. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows around 30. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and snow. Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30.
Highs 45 to 55.
$$
MTZ325-162200-
Madison River Valley-
Including Cameron, Ennis, Jeffers, McAllister, and Norris
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Rain late in the morning, then slight chance of
rain in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds up to
10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35. South winds
10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60. South winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in the evening,
then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain and snow after
midnight. Lows 25 to 30. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Highs 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely. Lows around 30. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and snow. Highs 40 to 45.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30.
Highs 45 to 55.
$$
MTZ326-162200-
Gallatin Valley-
Including Bozeman and Gallatin Gateway
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Rain late in the morning, then chance of rain in
the afternoon. Highs 40 to 45. West winds up to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 30. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Not as cool. Sunny in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows 25 to 30. West
winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 35.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows around 30. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and snow. Highs 45 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30.
Highs 50 to 55.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bozeman Airport 44 28 59 / 80 10 0
Bozeman MSU 41 30 58 / 80 10 0
$$
MTZ330-162200-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Targhee Pass,
and Raynolds Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Snow and rain late in the morning, then chance
of rain and snow in the afternoon. New snow accumulation up to
2 inches. Snow level 7000 feet. Highs 35 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 40 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the
evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Lows 20 to 25. West
winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 35 to 45. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 35.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Not as cool. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of rain and snow. Highs 45 to 55.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Snow and rain likely. Moderate snow
accumulations. Lows 25 to 30. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Highs 30 to 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to
25. Highs 30 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 35 to 45.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
West Yellowstone 44 24 45 / 50 20 0
$$
MTZ327-162200-
Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including Dewey, Wisdom, Wise River, Big Hole Pass,
and Chief Joseph Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy late in the morning then becoming
partly cloudy. Highs 40 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 45 to
55. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the
evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows 20 to
25. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance
of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 40 to 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 35.
.SUNDAY...Rain likely and slight chance of snow. Highs 45 to 55.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow likely and rain. Moderate snow
accumulations. Lows 20 to 25. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.MONDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Highs 30 to 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 25.
Highs 35 to 45.
$$
MTZ328-162200-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-
Including Bannack, Dillon, Glen, and Waterloo
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
evening. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
55 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely and chance of snow. Light snow
accumulations. Lows 25 to 30. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
and rain. Highs 40 to 45.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30.
Highs 45 to 55.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Dillon 51 29 59 / 10 0 0
$$
MTZ329-162200-
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-
Including Monida Pass
1138 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 40 to 45. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 40 to 50. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 35.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Highs 45 to 50.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Snow and rain likely. Light snow accumulations.
Lows 25 to 30. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs
35 to 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 25.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 35 to 45. Lows
20 to 25.
$$
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