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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sunny Wednesday and Thursday, then a stormy Friday

Plus, Enbär is stepping back from daily service in November.

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Enjoy the sunshine Wednesday and Thursday, because a stormy Friday is on the way

Friday's storm gives way to a cold, flurry-filled Sunday

  1. Oct. 23Rain, 40s, windy afternoon; snow levels may fall to some valleys by evening
  2. Oct. 24Partly cloudy and blustery, with highs in the 40s and low 50s
  3. Oct. 25Light snow likely across northern and central Montana, with some possible in Great Falls

Source: KTVH

If you've got outdoor plans, Wednesday and Thursday are your days. KTVH's forecast calls for plenty of sunshine, above-average temperatures, and little to no wind across most of the state. Friday is when that changes.

A storm sitting just off the Oregon and California coast will bring a soaking rain and some snow Friday into Saturday. KTVH says accumulation should stay in the mountains, even if snow levels drop to some valleys and plains Friday evening.

  • Sunday: Light snow possible in Great Falls; Helena mostly dry
  • Sunday highs: 30s to around 40
  • Sunday night lows: 10s and 20s
  • Next week: Cool, then slowly warming through Wednesday

In south-central Montana, Q2 News in Billings says a strong cold front brings a decent chance of gusts over 40 mph late Friday into Saturday morning.

South-central Montana's storm brings wind and a falling snow line

over 40 mph
gusts a decent chance late Friday into Saturday morning
5,000 feet
where snow levels fall Saturday, from around 10,000
50%
chance of 6 inches of snow in the Absaroka-Beartooths

Source: Q2 News (KTVQ)

News Notes

Court

Nehemias Valeriano Midence, 22, was sentenced to a 10-year Montana Department of Corrections commitment, with all time suspended, on one felony count of sexual abuse of children. He received credit for 224 days served, and ICE has placed a hold on him. The Electric

Downtown

will transition away from daily service beginning in November. It says it will keep offering catering and private event space rentals, and that it "isn't going anywhere." Montana Talks

Veterans

Students at Lewis and Clark Elementary have started writing letters to veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Volunteers and community members will help deliver them. NonStop Local Montana

Trades

trains workers in structural welding, flooring installation, and commercial truck driving, KRTV reports. Montana's statewide median advertised wage is $22.77 an hour. KRTV

Volleyball

In the latest Class AA standings through Oct. 17, Great Falls CMR is 6-4 in the East and 11-4 overall. Great Falls is 1-9 and 3-12. MontanaSports.com

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Advertised Montana wages climb from $22.77 to $46.88 an hour

Source: KRTV

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Median$22.77 an hour
75th percentile$32.65 an hour
90th percentile$46.88 an hour

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Two sets of identical twins, one very confusing day. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs The Comedy of Errors on Sat., Oct. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1214 1st Ave S, in partnership with the Great Falls Public Library. It's a fast-paced comedy of mistaken identity, it runs 80 minutes, and it's free. Who are you bringing along?

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Sunny Wednesday and Thursday, then a stormy Friday

Plus, Enbär is stepping back from daily service in November.

The TLDR

  1. Sunny Wednesday and Thursday, then rain and wind arrive Friday
  2. Enbär will end daily service in November but keep hosting events
  3. Montana's median advertised wage is $22.77 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $46.88
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