Billings, Montana – A return to more seasonable late-February cold is lining up across Montana in the Feb. 21–27 window, increasing the potential for additional snow across much of the state.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Montana falls within a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day outlook. That shift brings daytime highs and overnight lows closer to late-winter averages after recent swings, especially across central and eastern counties.
Precipitation probabilities lean above normal, with a 33% to 40% chance of wetter-than-average conditions. For western Montana, including Missoula and Kalispell, that setup favors periodic mountain snow with valley snow possible depending on storm track and cold air placement. Across central and eastern communities such as Great Falls, Billings and Miles City, light to moderate snow could develop if systems move through the Northern Rockies and Plains.
Travelers should stay alert for slick conditions on Interstate 90 and Interstate 94 during overnight and early morning hours when temperatures dip below freezing. Gusty winds behind passing systems could also produce areas of blowing snow, especially in open terrain.
The overall pattern supports intermittent snow chances rather than a prolonged dry stretch. Additional updates from the National Weather Service may refine timing and potential snowfall amounts as late February approaches.
