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WeatherTuesday, October 27

Rain and mountain snow moved through Montana overnight, and Great Falls could hit the 50s today

The Good Day Great Falls teamFrom the Oct. 27 edition · 1 min read · 4 sources

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If you're heading out this morning, bundle up for the start. Rain, mixed precipitation and snow potential spread across western and central Montana Monday night, and a Winter Weather Advisory covered the Gallatin and Madison ranges until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Billings and Great Falls could see the 50s return this afternoon, while most other major areas stay in the 40s.

2 to 5 inchesof snow possible in the Gallatin and Madison ranges overnight

The advisory ran from 9 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Sources: NonStop Local Montana, KECI

Don't put the coat away yet. Temperatures should run about 5 degrees below normal for late October as more Pacific systems bring periodic rain and snow showers. Forecast models are divided on a stronger storm late this week or early next week. The cold front that arrived Monday is also bringing snow to higher terrain.

The week ahead stays cool, with dry stretches and new snow chances

  1. Oct. 27Highs reach the 40s in most major areas; Great Falls and Billings could hit the 50s.
  2. Oct. 28Bozeman stays dry through Thursday, with highs mostly in the upper 40s.
  3. Oct. 30Clouds return in Bozeman, with a slight chance of mountain flurries.
  4. Oct. 31Halloween forecast calls for mostly dry, cool conditions.
  5. Nov. 1Bozeman gets rain and snow showers, with a high in the low 40s.

Sources: NonStop Local Montana, KBZK News

  • Snow levels: 4,000 to 5,000 feet
  • Glacier National Park: heaviest snow, by Tuesday afternoon
  • Next 8 to 14 days: warmer than average

Sources: NonStop Local Montana, KECI, KBZK News, NonStop Local Billings

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