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WeatherWednesday, October 21

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

The Good Day Great Falls teamFrom the Oct. 21 edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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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.

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

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)

Sources: KTVH, Q2 News (KTVQ)

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