Zone Forecast Product
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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FPUS55 KTFX 020442
ZFPTFX
Zone Forecast Product for Central and Southwest Montana
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for the rest of tonight, Friday, Friday night, and Saturday.
MTZ301-021000-
East Glacier Park Region-
Including the cities of East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Babb,
Saint Mary, Marias Pass, and Logan Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 40s. Southwest winds 5 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...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 43. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 53 to 63. South winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South
winds up to 10 mph.
.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 THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 67. Lows
40 to 49.
$$
MTZ307-021000-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the city of Rogers Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 40s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 66. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 43. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 54 to 64. Southwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 62 to 72.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 51.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 73. Lows
42 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows
37 to 47. Highs 58 to 68.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70.
$$
MTZ302-021000-
Northern High Plains-
Including the cities of Browning, Heart Butte, and Dupuyer
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly 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. Southeast winds
5 to 15 mph shifting to the south up to 5 mph after midnight.
.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 THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows
in the upper 40s.
$$
MTZ308-021000-
Southern High Plains-
Including the cities of Bynum, Choteau, and Pendroy
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
upper 40s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to
the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
in the mid 40s. West winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds up to
5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
MTZ303-021000-
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the cities of Cut Bank, Ethridge, and Santa Rita
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to west 15 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly 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...Mostly 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. Southeast
winds up to 15 mph.
.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 THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Cut Bank 39 71 41 64 / 0 0 0 0
$$
MTZ304-021000-
Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Including the cities of Devon, Shelby, Chester, Galata, Joplin,
Lothair, and Whitlash
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 70 to 76. Southwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to west
10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows 43 to 49.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 77.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
MTZ305-021000-
Hill County-
Including the city of Havre
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF 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 in the evening then becoming partly
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. East
winds up to 10 mph.
.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 THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Havre 39 76 42 68 / 0 0 0 0
$$
MTZ306-021000-
Northern Blaine County-
Including the cities of Chinook, Zurich, Harlem, Hogeland,
and Fort Belknap
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to
the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. East winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 80. Lows
around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
MTZ309-021000-
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Including the cities of Brady, Conrad, and Ledger
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to
the west with gusts to around 30 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...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. East
winds up to 10 mph.
.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 NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
MTZ310-021000-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including the cities of Floweree, Carter, and Fort Benton
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
west with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cooler, sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 51.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows 50 to 56.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in
the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
MTZ311-021000-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the city of Rocky Boy
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 70 to 76. 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 mid 40s. West winds up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 62 to 68. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East
winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.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 THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in
the upper 40s. Highs 69 to 75.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 76.
$$
MTZ312-021000-
Cascade County below 5000ft-
Including the city of Great Falls
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Breezy, warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then
clearing. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph
increasing to west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
in the upper 40s. West winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows
49 to 55.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows
around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Great Falls Arpt 44 78 47 69 / 0 0 0 0
$$
MTZ313-021000-
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the cities of Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, Windham,
Benchland, Hobson, and Moccasin
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
upper 40s. South winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 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
up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south 10 to 15 mph after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.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.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
MTZ314-021000-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the cities of Hilger and Lewistown
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the late evening and early
morning then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to
the west with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cooler, sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Warmer. Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
70s. Lows around 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lewistown 41 77 46 67 / 0 0 0 0
$$
MTZ315-021000-
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the cities of Marysville, Lincoln, Flesher Pass,
and MacDonald Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
mid 40s. Southwest 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
with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 46. West winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 68. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 45. East winds up to
5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.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 THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows
40 to 49. Highs 63 to 71.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 73.
$$
MTZ316-021000-
Gates of the Mountains-
Including the cities of Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
Highs 69 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 70. North winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast
winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 72 to 78. Lows in the
lower 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 81. Lows in
the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 76.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 77.
$$
MTZ317-021000-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the cities of Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
mid 40s. South winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 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 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 64. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 44. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.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.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 50.
Highs 65 to 73.
$$
MTZ318-021000-
Snowy and Judith Mountains-
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the late evening and early
morning then becoming partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in
the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 67 to 75. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 64. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 73.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 74 to 82. Lows in
the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 66 to 74.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 73.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 66 to 74.
$$
MTZ319-021000-
Helena Valley-
Including the city of Helena
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. West
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. East winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.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.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 70s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Helena 43 76 43 71 / 0 0 0 0
$$
MTZ320-021000-
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the cities of Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass,
Bozeman Pass, and Deep Creek Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 72. Southwest winds
up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the south in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 65 to 73. Lows in the
upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 67 to 77. Lows
around 50.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 62 to 73. Lows in
the upper 40s.
$$
MTZ321-021000-
Meagher County Valleys-
Including the cities of Martinsdale, Checkerboard, Ringling,
and White Sulphur Springs
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph
shifting to the west with gusts to around 35 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.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 THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
MTZ322-021000-
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including the cities of Montana City, Clancy, Boulder, Corbin,
Wickes, Elk Park Pass, and Homestake Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the late evening and early
morning then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 46. West winds up
to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny in the morning then clearing.
Highs 64 to 72. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west
in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 46. West winds up to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 59 to 67. Northwest winds up to
5 mph with gusts to around 20 mph shifting to the southeast in
the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 45. East winds up to
5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 66 to 74.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 77. Lows
43 to 51.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 64 to 72. Lows
39 to 47.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 71.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 47.
Highs 64 to 72.
$$
MTZ323-021000-
Canyon Ferry Area-
Including the cities of Toston, Townsend, and Winston
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the late evening and early
morning then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48. Northeast
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 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 49. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 46. East winds up to
5 mph.
.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.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 50.
Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
MTZ324-021000-
Missouri Headwaters-
Including the cities of Harrison, Three Forks, Willow Creek,
Pony, and Whitehall
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the late evening and early
morning then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. North winds up to
5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.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 THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
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MTZ325-021000-
Madison River Valley-
Including the cities of Cameron, Ennis, Jeffers, McAllister,
and Norris
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy late in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up
to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 47. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph decreasing to up to 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds up
to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.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 THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows 40 to 47.
$$
MTZ326-021000-
Gallatin Valley-
Including the cities of Bozeman and Gallatin Gateway
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy late in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds up
to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest
winds up to 10 mph.
.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. East winds
up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
.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 THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bozeman Airport 40 76 42 71 / 0 0 0 0
Bozeman MSU 43 75 45 70 / 0 0 0 0
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MTZ330-021000-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the cities of Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Targhee Pass,
and Raynolds Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 43. South winds up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 43. West winds up to
10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. North winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 44. Southeast winds up
to 10 mph.
.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 THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 59 to 70. Lows
36 to 44.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
West Yellowstone 33 68 33 70 / 0 0 0 0
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MTZ327-021000-
Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including the cities of Dewey, Wisdom, Wise River, Big Hole Pass,
and Chief Joseph Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy late in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 42. Southwest winds up to
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...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...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 41. West winds up to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 42. Southeast winds up
to 5 mph.
.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 THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 71. Lows
32 to 40.
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MTZ328-021000-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-
Including the cities of Bannack, Dillon, Glen, and Waterloo
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 78. South winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 74. Northwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.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 THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 77. Lows
around 40.
&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Dillon 42 78 42 74 / 0 0 0 0
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MTZ329-021000-
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-
Including the city of Monida Pass
1042 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF 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...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 62 to 70. North winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast
winds up to 10 mph.
.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 THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 62 to 71. Lows
around 40.
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