Montana – Light flakes drift across the Hi-Line this morning, barely visible against gray skies. Roads look quiet, but cold pavement tells a different story. Winter is setting up a tricky pattern that could catch drivers off guard.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, light snow remains possible early today, with minor accumulations expected. Temperatures stay in the low to mid-20s, limiting melting. Conditions stay mostly calm through the day, but changes arrive late Friday.
In the Glasgow area, today stays mostly cloudy with highs near the mid-20s. Tonight turns colder, dropping into the low teens. Friday brings slightly milder air, with highs near the mid-20s, but moisture increases by evening. Snow chances rise Friday night, followed by the potential for a wintry mix after midnight.
Meteorologists are watching for freezing rain early Saturday morning as temperatures hover near freezing. Even light icing can create slick roads, especially on U.S. Highway 2 and rural routes. Drivers should plan extra time and be alert for changing road conditions. After sunrise Saturday, precipitation tapers off, and skies brighten.
Saturday afternoon warms quickly, with highs climbing into the low 40s. That warmth melts snow and ice during the day, but refreezing becomes a concern after sunset as temperatures fall back into the teens. This sets up a classic flash-freeze scenario on bridges, parking lots, and untreated streets.
Sunday looks quieter and cooler. Sunshine returns, with highs near the mid-30s and calmer winds. Early next week trends seasonable, with no major storms immediately lined up, though winter remains close by.
Plan travel carefully late Friday into early Saturday. Conditions may deteriorate quickly before improving. Are roads slick where you are right now?
Five Day Outlook for Glasgow, Montana
Today: Slight chance of snow, mostly cloudy, high near 24
Friday: Mostly cloudy, snow developing late, high near 26
Saturday: Chance of freezing rain early, then mostly sunny, high near 41
Sunday: Partly sunny, cooler, high near 35
Monday: Partly sunny, seasonable, high near 37
