Glasgow, Montana – Brutal wind chills dipping to -30 degrees are hitting Montana’s Hi-Line region through Monday morning, with dangerously cold air threatening frostbite and hypothermia for anyone caught unprepared. Overnight lows from -10 to -20 will be widespread, and even daytime highs are expected to stay near zero.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for areas along and north of the Missouri River, including Whitewater, Opheim, Scobey, and Glasgow. The coldest wind chills are expected late Saturday night through early Monday, with values of -28 to -30 degrees common. Cities like Culbertson, Wolf Point, and Sidney will also face frigid conditions, with wind chills dropping well below zero.
Officials are urging residents to limit time outdoors and dress in multiple layers if travel is unavoidable. Frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin, and livestock and vulnerable individuals should be closely monitored. Drivers should equip vehicles with winter safety kits as mechanical failures in these conditions can quickly become life-threatening.
Temperatures are expected to gradually rise by Monday afternoon, with more manageable winter weather returning by Tuesday. Updates will be issued if cold conditions persist or intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Glasgow, Montana:
- Saturday Night: Low -20°F, wind chills -30°F, clear skies
- Sunday: High 0°F, breezy, dangerously cold wind chills
- Monday: Low -10°F, high 10°F, wind chills easing by afternoon
- Tuesday: High 20°F, mostly sunny
- Wednesday: High 25°F, slight chance of snow, calmer winds
