Zone Forecast Product
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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FPUS55 KTFX 011832
ZFPTFX
Zone Forecast Product for Central and Southwest Montana
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for the rest of today, tonight, and Friday.
MTZ301-012200-
East Glacier Park Region-
Including the cities of East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Babb,
Saint Mary, Marias Pass, and Logan Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers early in the afternoon, then slight chance of rain
showers late in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 57. South winds up to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds
up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly sunny. Highs 52 to 62. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph shifting to the west 10 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Gusts up to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
37 to 43. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph decreasing
to 25 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 53 to 63. South winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 59 to 69.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 52.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs 60 to 70.
Lows 44 to 52.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. Lows
41 to 49.
$$
MTZ307-012200-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the city of Rogers Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 51 to 59. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 37 to 43. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 66. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 43. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 54 to 64. West winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 62 to 72.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 51.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 73. Lows
42 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47.
Highs 58 to 68.
$$
MTZ302-012200-
Northern High Plains-
Including the cities of Browning, Heart Butte, and Dupuyer
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny early in the afternoon then
becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to
west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the
lower 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the
evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows
in the upper 40s.
$$
MTZ308-012200-
Southern High Plains-
Including the cities of Bynum, Choteau, and Pendroy
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs around 60. East winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to
the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
$$
MTZ303-012200-
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the cities of Cut Bank, Ethridge, and Santa Rita
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny early in the afternoon then
becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds up
to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Cut Bank 60 39 71 / 20 0 0
$$
MTZ304-012200-
Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Including the cities of Devon, Shelby, Chester, Galata, Joplin,
Lothair, and Whitlash
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs around 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 76. Southwest winds
up to 10 mph increasing to west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows 43 to 49.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 77.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
MTZ305-012200-
Hill County-
Including the city of Havre
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the mid 70s. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
west with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Havre 64 39 76 / 20 0 0
$$
MTZ306-012200-
Northern Blaine County-
Including the cities of Chinook, Zurich, Harlem, Hogeland,
and Fort Belknap
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to
the west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 80. Lows
around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
MTZ309-012200-
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Including the cities of Brady, Conrad, and Ledger
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny early in the afternoon then
becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds up to
5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
west 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the
evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
$$
MTZ310-012200-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including the cities of Floweree, Carter, and Fort Benton
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny early in the afternoon then
becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts
up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cooler, sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 51.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows 50 to 56.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
MTZ311-012200-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the city of Rocky Boy
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 56 to 62. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 70 to 76. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 62 to 68. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 68 to 74. Lows in
the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 78 to 84. Lows in
the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 77.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs 69 to 75.
$$
MTZ312-012200-
Cascade County below 5000ft-
Including the city of Great Falls
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds up to
5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then
clearing. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph
increasing to west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds up to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows
49 to 55.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
Highs in the mid 70s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Great Falls Arpt 63 44 78 / 20 0 0
$$
MTZ313-012200-
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the cities of Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, Windham,
Benchland, Hobson, and Moccasin
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the south 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then
clearing. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph
increasing to west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds
5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Cooler, sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in
the lower 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Highs in the
lower 80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
MTZ314-012200-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the cities of Hilger and Lewistown
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 58 to 64. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to
the west with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds
up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cooler, sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Warmer. Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
70s. Lows around 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lewistown 62 41 77 / 20 0 0
$$
MTZ315-012200-
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the cities of Marysville, Lincoln, Flesher Pass,
and MacDonald Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 55 to 63. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 45. West winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 62 to 70. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west
in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 46. West winds 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 68. West winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 45.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 67 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 51.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 77. Lows
44 to 52.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 71.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 49.
Highs 63 to 71.
$$
MTZ316-012200-
Gates of the Mountains-
Including the cities of Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 60 to 66. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds up to
5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 69 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up
to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 70. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 72 to 78. Lows in the
lower 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 81. Lows in
the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 76. Lows
in the upper 40s.
$$
MTZ317-012200-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the cities of Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 52 to 60. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 47. South winds up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 63 to 71. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the west
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47. West winds up to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 64. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 44.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 66 to 74. Lows 47 to 55.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 77.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to
56. Highs 64 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 71.
$$
MTZ318-012200-
Snowy and Judith Mountains-
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 67 to 75. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 64. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 73.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 74 to 82. Lows in
the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 66 to 74.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 73.
$$
MTZ319-012200-
Helena Valley-
Including the city of Helena
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west with
gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in
the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Helena 68 43 76 / 20 0 0
$$
MTZ320-012200-
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the cities of Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass,
Bozeman Pass, and Deep Creek Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 54 to 64. West winds up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 72. Southwest winds
up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 65 to 73. Lows in the
upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 67 to 77. Lows
around 50.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 62 to 73. Lows
in the upper 40s.
$$
MTZ321-012200-
Meagher County Valleys-
Including the cities of Martinsdale, Checkerboard, Ringling,
and White Sulphur Springs
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
MTZ322-012200-
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including the cities of Montana City, Clancy, Boulder, Corbin,
Wickes, Elk Park Pass, and Homestake Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 56 to 64. North winds up to
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 46. West winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 72. West winds up to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 46. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 59 to 67. Northwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 45.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 66 to 74.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 77. Lows
43 to 51.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 64 to 72. Lows
39 to 47.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 71.
$$
MTZ323-012200-
Canyon Ferry Area-
Including the cities of Toston, Townsend, and Winston
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds
up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48. North winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the
mid 70s. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west with gusts
to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 43 to 49. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds up to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 46.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows
45 to 51.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows 47 to 53.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows 45 to 51.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
MTZ324-012200-
Missouri Headwaters-
Including the cities of Harrison, Three Forks, Willow Creek,
Pony, and Whitehall
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds
up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows
in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
$$
MTZ325-012200-
Madison River Valley-
Including the cities of Cameron, Ennis, Jeffers, McAllister,
and Norris
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North
winds up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph shifting to the south up to 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds up to
5 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows 44 to 50.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows 41 to 47.
$$
MTZ326-012200-
Gallatin Valley-
Including the cities of Bozeman and Gallatin Gateway
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds
up to 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up
to 5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. South winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the north in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in
the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows
around 50.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bozeman Airport 67 40 76 / 0 0 0
Bozeman MSU 66 43 75 / 0 0 0
$$
MTZ330-012200-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the cities of Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Targhee Pass,
and Raynolds Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 66. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 37 to 43. South winds up to 10 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 43. West winds up to
10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 44.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 47.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 73. Lows
39 to 47.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 59 to 70. Lows
36 to 44.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
West Yellowstone 67 33 68 / 0 0 0
$$
MTZ327-012200-
Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including the cities of Dewey, Wisdom, Wise River, Big Hole Pass,
and Chief Joseph Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 58 to 66. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 36 to 42. West winds up to 5 mph shifting to the
southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 61 to 71. Southwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 41. West winds up to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70. West winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 42.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 45.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 75. Lows
36 to 44.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 70. Lows
32 to 40.
$$
MTZ328-012200-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-
Including the cities of Bannack, Dillon, Glen, and Waterloo
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 72. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 78. Southwest winds up to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 68 to 74. Southwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 74 to 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 74 to 80. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 77. Lows
around 40.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Dillon 71 42 78 / 0 0 0
$$
MTZ329-012200-
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-
Including the city of Monida Pass
1232 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 68. West winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 72. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest
winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 62 to 70. West winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 66 to 74.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 66 to 74. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 62 to 71. Lows
around 40.
$$