Glasgow, Montana – Brisk north winds are churning up dangerous conditions across eastern Montana lakes this Monday, creating a serious risk for boaters—especially on Fort Peck Lake, where waves could reach 4 feet.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, a Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect through 9 PM Monday, impacting Phillips, Valley, Garfield, McCone, and Petroleum Counties. Winds from the north are blowing at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph, making small craft operations on area lakes hazardous.
The advisory stretches along the US Highway 2 corridor, including Malta, Hinsdale, Jordan, and Glasgow, where recreational boating is popular in spring. The NWS warns that high wind and choppy waves may capsize small boats, urging anyone on the water to wear life jackets and avoid unnecessary trips.
Tuesday’s forecast calls for partly sunny skies and calmer conditions, but north winds up to 9 mph may linger. By Wednesday, temperatures rebound into the mid-70s, with southwest winds returning, bringing gusts up to 28 mph—potentially reviving wave risks later in the week.
📅 Five-Day Spring Forecast for Glasgow, MT:
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high of 64°F, north wind 6–9 mph
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 76°F, gusts to 28 mph
- Thursday: Sunny, high of 84°F, west wind 9–13 mph
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 82°F, calmer overnight
- Saturday: Sunny and warm, high near 85°F
