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Zone Forecast Product for Central and Southwest Montana
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Thursday.


MTZ301-162200-
East Glacier Park Region-
Including East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Babb, Saint Mary,
Marias Pass, and Logan Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Highs 60 to 70. South winds 5 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 60 to
70. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 45. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 75.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 60 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 70. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 50 to 60.

$$

MTZ307-162200-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Rogers Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 60 to 70. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to
75. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 65 to
75. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 80.
Lows 45 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 65 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 65 to 75.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows 45 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 55 to 65.

$$

MTZ302-162200-
Northern High Plains-
Including Browning, Heart Butte, and Dupuyer
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Areas of smoke and patchy fog in the morning. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
around 70. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 75. Southeast winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 75 to 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to 55. Highs around
75.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 70 to 75.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 60 to 65.

$$

MTZ308-162200-
Southern High Plains-
Including Bynum, Choteau, and Pendroy
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Areas of smoke and patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 75 to
80. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 75 to
80. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 85.
Lows 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 80 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 75 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 65 to 70.

$$

MTZ303-162200-
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including Cut Bank, Ethridge, and Santa Rita
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke and patchy fog in
the morning. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to
the southeast 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
70 to 75. East winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in
the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 75 to
80. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 80 to 85.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to 55. Highs 75 to 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs around 65.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Cut Bank     67     45     73  /  0       0       40


$$

MTZ304-162200-
Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Including Devon, Shelby, Chester, Galata, Joplin, Lothair,
and Whitlash
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke and patchy fog in
the morning. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds up to 10 mph
increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly
cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 70 to 80. East winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 75 to
80. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 55. Highs
80 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 75 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 75 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with chance of
rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50.
Highs 65 to 70. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

$$

MTZ305-162200-
Hill County-
Including Havre
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 70. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
75 to 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 55.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 85 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 80 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Havre        71     49     78  /  10     0       30


$$

MTZ306-162200-
Northern Blaine County-
Including Chinook, Zurich, Harlem, Hogeland, and Fort Belknap
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast
winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to
the southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.

$$

MTZ309-162200-
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Including Brady, Conrad, and Ledger
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming
partly cloudy. Areas of smoke and patchy fog in the morning.
Highs around 70. Southeast winds up to 5 mph increasing to 5 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds up
to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
around 80. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the east in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 85 to 90.
Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 80 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs around 70.

$$

MTZ310-162200-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including Floweree, Carter, and Fort Benton
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around
70. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 5 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs around 80. East winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
around 80. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs around 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 80 to 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.

$$

MTZ311-162200-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including Rocky Boy
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 70 to 80. Southeast winds
5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds up
to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 75 to
80. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Lows 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 80 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 75 to 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.

$$

MTZ312-162200-
Cascade County below 5000ft-
Including Great Falls
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming
partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 70 to 75. East
winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 80 to
85. West winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 80 to 85. Lows
around 55.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 75.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Great Falls Arpt   72     50     80  /  0       0       10


$$

MTZ313-162200-
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, Windham, Benchland,
Hobson, and Moccasin
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 65 to 70. East winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
southeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 10 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Northeast winds
5 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest up to 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 55.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs around 85.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 80 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 75.

$$

MTZ314-162200-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including Hilger and Lewistown
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers in the morning. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60.
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
rain showers. Highs 85 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 80 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 80 to 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 60. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 75. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Lewistown    65     43     78  /  20     0       10


$$

MTZ315-162200-
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including Marysville, Lincoln, Flesher Pass, and MacDonald Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 65 to 75. East winds up to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 80. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 85.
Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 80. Lows
50 to 55.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 65 to 75.

$$

MTZ316-162200-
Gates of the Mountains-
Including Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 65 to 75. Northeast winds up to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 75 to 85. Southwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 10 to
15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 75 to
85. North winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 80 to 90.
Lows 55 to 60.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 75.

$$

MTZ317-162200-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy
with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs
55 to 65. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 50. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the west up to 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
70 to 75. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
rain showers. Highs 75 to 85.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 70 to 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 65 to 70.

$$

MTZ318-162200-
Snowy and Judith Mountains-
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the
morning, then slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds
5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer. Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
70 to 75. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 70 to
75. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
rain showers. Highs 75 to 85.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 75 to 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 65 to 70.

$$

MTZ319-162200-
Helena Valley-
Including Helena
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds up to
5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Light winds becoming north 5 to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs around 80.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Helena       77     49     87  /  0       0       0


$$

MTZ320-162200-
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass,
and Deep Creek Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 60 to 70. East winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 70 to 80. Southwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 80. West winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 85.
Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 80.

$$

MTZ321-162200-
Meagher County Valleys-
Including Martinsdale, Checkerboard, Ringling,
and White Sulphur Springs
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming
partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A 20 percent chance of
rain showers. Highs 60 to 70. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. West winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 85.
Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs
around 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 75.

$$

MTZ322-162200-
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including Montana City, Clancy, Boulder, Corbin, Wickes,
Elk Park Pass, and Homestake Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 65 to 70. East winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 75 to 85. West winds 5 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 85.
Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 75.

$$

MTZ323-162200-
Canyon Ferry Area-
Including Toston, Townsend, and Winston
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 70 to 75. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
southeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds up to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 85. North winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 55.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 85 to 90.
Lows around 55.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 80 to 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 75 to 80.

$$

MTZ324-162200-
Missouri Headwaters-
Including Harrison, Three Forks, Willow Creek, Pony,
and Whitehall
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds up to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Highs
85 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 80 to 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 80 to 85.

$$

MTZ325-162200-
Madison River Valley-
Including Cameron, Ennis, Jeffers, McAllister, and Norris
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Areas of smoke in the afternoon. Highs
85 to 90. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph becoming south up to 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to
90. South winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Highs
85 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 80 to 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 80 to 85.

$$

MTZ326-162200-
Gallatin Valley-
Including Bozeman and Gallatin Gateway
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog
in the morning. Highs 70 to 75. East winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the northwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. North winds 10 to
15 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 85. Southwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 55. Highs
around 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 85.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 80 to 85.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Bozeman Airport    75     46     89  /  10     0       10
Bozeman MSU        72     47     86  /  10     0       10


$$

MTZ330-162200-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Targhee Pass,
and Raynolds Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 60 to
70. Northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. West winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Areas of smoke in the afternoon. Highs
70 to 80. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west with
gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 10 to
15 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 70 to
80. Southwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 80.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

West Yellowstone   75     39     81  /  0       0       10


$$

MTZ327-162200-
Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including Dewey, Wisdom, Wise River, Big Hole Pass,
and Chief Joseph Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 65 to
75. East winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Areas of smoke in the afternoon. Highs 70 to
80. West winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 85. Southwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Highs
75 to 85.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to
50. Highs 70 to 80.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 80.

$$

MTZ328-162200-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-
Including Bannack, Dillon, Glen, and Waterloo
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 75 to
80. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Areas of smoke in the afternoon. Highs
85 to 90. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to
90. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Highs
85 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around
50. Highs 80 to 85.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 80 to 85.

&&
               TEMPERATURE     /    PRECIPITATION

Dillon       77     44     87  /  0       0       0


$$

MTZ329-162200-
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-
Including Monida Pass
447 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 70 to
75. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Warmer, sunny. Areas of smoke. Highs 75 to 85.
Southwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to west 10 to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. West winds 10 to
15 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with chance of
rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds up to 5 mph increasing to west
10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 85.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to
50. Highs 70 to 80.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs 70 to 80.

$$

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