Cool and Wet Weather System Later this Week
From the Billings office of the National Weather Service
The Billings office of the National Weather Service is giving a heads up regarding a cool and wet weather system that is expected to impact our region late Wednesday to Friday.
KEY POINTS
Cold front arrives Wednesday, followed by rain and mountain snow by late in the day
Rain changes to wet snow at lower elevations Wednesday night
Wintry impacts to travel possible, especially close to the foothills
DETAILS
Tuesday
Warm, dry and breezy with temperatures climbing to the 70s
Wednesday
Cold front arrives, cooling trend begins
Rain and mountain snow develop by late in the day
Wednesday night to early Friday
Lower elevation rain changes to wet snow Wednesday night; snow continues to Thursday night or early Friday
Travel may be impacted by snowy/slushy roads and poor visibility; Thursday AM commute could be difficult
Heavy snow over the mountains, especially northeast aspects (55-75% chance of 10+ inches)
Heavy wet snow possible along the foothills (40-60% chance of 8+ inches)
Some wet snow at lower elevations (20-60% chance of 2+ inches west of Rosebud County); confidence in specific snow amounts remains low at this time
Cool & wet weather, with 20-35 mph wind gusts, could be hazardous to young livestock
Next Weekend
Looking dry and warmer, but more rain and snow is possible by late Sunday or Monday
Active weather continues into next week
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For the latest forecast updates, visit weather.gov/billings.
