MISSOULA — We're in for a warming and drying trend through Wednesday, thanks to a ridge of high pressure building over the Northern Rockies. Expect sunny skies and steadily climbing temps during most of the work week.
On Thursday, a weak cold front will move through, bringing a quick shift in the weather. Ahead of the front, it’ll be pretty warm — most valleys should see highs in the 80s. Then we’ll get scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in northwest and Southwest Montana by the afternoon and evening.
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By Friday, high pressure returns and really ramps things up. The weekend looks hot and dry, with a strong chance —70% to 90% — of temps hitting the 90s across parts of north-central Idaho and west-central Montana. Missoula could even flirt with record-breaking heat on Saturday.
Looking ahead to next week, things take another turn. A large low-pressure system is expected to settle in over the Western U.S., bringing cooler weather and widespread rain—and maybe even some snow in the higher elevations.
So, in short: enjoy the warmth early this week, prep for some stormy weather Thursday, get ready to sweat this weekend, and then brace for a cool, wet start to next week.
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