Glasgow, Montana – Wind chills plummeting to -30 degrees are gripping Montana’s Hi-Line region through Monday morning, posing a serious threat of frostbite and hypothermia in under 30 minutes for anyone without proper protection. Daytime highs are expected to hover around zero, with overnight lows plunging to -10 to -20 across much of northern and eastern Montana.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, the Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for areas along and north of the Missouri River, including Glasgow, Whitewater, Malta, and Opheim, where wind chills are expected to reach their coldest through early Monday. Zortman, Circle, and Glendive could also see wind chills ranging from -15 to -22, with the most extreme conditions likely in open, rural areas.
Travelers and residents are urged to wear multiple layers, check on vulnerable individuals and animals, and carry winter safety kits in vehicles. Local agencies caution that frostbite and hypothermia can occur within 30 minutes of skin exposure in these conditions.
Temperatures will begin to moderate slightly by Monday afternoon, with more typical early winter conditions returning by Tuesday. Additional advisories may follow if the bitter cold lingers or spreads southward.
Five Day Forecast for Glasgow, Montana:
- Saturday Night: Low -20°F, wind chills -30°F, mostly clear
- Sunday: High near 0°F, breezy, wind chills -20s
- Monday: Low -10°F, high 10°F, cold easing late
- Tuesday: High 20°F, mostly sunny, lighter winds
- Wednesday: High 25°F, chance of light snow, calmer conditions
