Glasgow, Montana – Fall heat and strong winds are set to dominate eastern Montana this week, raising safety concerns for travelers and ranchers. Drivers along U.S. Highway 2 should prepare for gusty conditions Thursday into Friday, with winds reaching 20 to 24 mph. Outdoor workers and farmers are urged to secure equipment and plan ahead as temperatures climb back into the low 80s.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, highs will peak near 81 degrees Thursday before breezy conditions spread across Valley County. Friday will bring sustained winds up to 15 mph with stronger gusts, making rural travel and field work more challenging.
The first week of fall feels more like late summer, with abundant sunshine across northeastern Montana. Still, the combination of warm afternoons and persistent wind may create hazards for light, high-profile vehicles. Local emergency officials remind residents to tie down loose outdoor items and use extra caution on rural roads.
Glasgow will see daytime highs in the upper 70s to low 80s through Saturday before a slightly cooler pattern settles in. Skies remain clear, offering no relief from the dry air. Conditions are ripe for increased fire danger if winds strengthen further.
Residents should expect additional updates if advisories are issued. For now, forecasters say sunny skies hold strong into the weekend, keeping Montana’s first days of fall feeling more like mid-summer.
Five Day Forecast for Glasgow, Montana
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 78. Light wind.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 87. Winds up to 18 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 81. Gusts up to 18 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 77. Gusts up to 24 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 82. Gusts up to 18 mph.
