Good Morning! Today is Friday, September 11, 2026. Here is today’s forecast:
Rain is likely this morning as a disturbance moves through the region, so allow a little extra time for the morning commute and grab a rain jacket before heading out the door. The rain will gradually shift eastward as the morning progresses. This afternoon and evening will be partly to mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers around. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible today, and temperatures will be cold enough for snow in the mountains this morning. Rainfall totals of up to a half inch are possible, with most areas receiving anywhere from a few hundredths of an inch to a quarter inch.
Much cooler temperatures are expected today, with highs only reaching the mid to upper 50s and low to mid 60s. Winds will also be lighter, with sustained wind speeds generally ranging from 5 to 20 mph. The strongest wind will be along the eastern half of the Hi-Line.
Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy to overcast across north-central Montana, with a few light rain showers possible. Around Helena, it is going to be mostly to partly cloudy and mostly dry tomorrow. Highs tomorrow will be in the mid to upper 50s and low to mid 60s. There will also be little to no wind around tomorrow.
On Sunday, there are going to be scattered showers and a few thunderstorms around, generally during the afternoon and evening, as the next storm system moves into the state. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue Sunday night. It is then going to be partly cloudy on Monday and there will be a few showers around, generally east of I-15 and generally during the morning, as this storm system exits the region. In the mountains, there will be some accumulating snow around Sunday into Monday, mainly above 7000 feet.
Cool temperatures will persist Sunday and Monday, with highs mainly in the mid to upper 50s and low to mid 60s. Gusty winds are also expected, especially on Monday, with sustained wind speeds of 10 to 30 mph and gusts over 40 mph are possible.
Tuesday and Wednesday will feature partly to mostly sunny skies and cool, but comfortable, temperatures, with highs in the upper 50s and low to mid 60s. Tuesday looks mostly dry, but a few showers are possible Wednesday as a weak disturbance passes through the state.
Thursday is shaping up to be a beautiful day, featuring abundant sunshine, dry conditions, and pleasant temperatures. Highs will climb into the upper 60s and low to mid 70s.
Have a fabulous Friday and weekend!
Chief Meteorologist Ryan Dennis
