GLASGOW, Mont. – The quiet chill of early morning still hangs over the Hi-Line, with clear skies revealing a hint of frost across the open fields. It’s another brisk start to a dry, golden stretch in northeastern Montana — one that will feature a big swing from chilly mornings to near-perfect fall afternoons by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, temperatures will hover near freezing at daybreak Wednesday before climbing to around 60 degrees under full sun. The rest of the week brings a steady warming trend, with highs reaching the upper 60s Friday and topping out near 72 degrees Saturday. Winds will stay light from the southeast through Thursday, then turn southwest with occasional gusts up to 20 mph heading into the weekend.
Skies remain mostly clear, offering ideal conditions for travel along U.S. Highway 2 and for ranch work or harvest activity across the region. Farmers are encouraged to take advantage of the dry window — soil and air moisture both remain low, and no significant rain is expected until late Sunday. A weak front may brush the area then, bringing a 20 percent chance of light rain and slightly cooler air early next week.
Residents can expect crisp mornings in the 30s and 40s through Sunday before another mild spell returns. It’s classic late October weather for eastern Montana — bright, breezy, and full of that fleeting warmth before the first snow chances creep back into early November discussions.
Five-Day Forecast for Glasgow, MT:
Wed: 60/31 – Sunny; calm winds, cool and clear.
Thu: 64/32 – Sunny; mild afternoon warmth, light southeast breeze.
Fri: 69/42 – Sunny; southwest winds 5–10 mph.
Sat: 72/42 – Partly sunny; breezy at times, pleasant.
Sun: 60/33 – Mostly cloudy; slight chance of light rain.
