Glasgow, Mont. – Travelers across northeastern Montana can expect a quiet Wednesday, September 17, with sunshine dominating the skies but a reminder of gusty winds and shifting conditions later this week. Anyone heading along U.S. Highway 2 near Glasgow should stay alert for increasing winds that could challenge high-profile vehicles by Thursday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, Wednesday will remain calm with a high near 79 degrees and light north winds around 6 mph. By Thursday, east-southeast winds could strengthen to 17 mph with gusts as high as 18 mph. Drivers should secure loads, prepare for reduced visibility in open areas, and exercise caution with trailers or RVs.
While midweek skies stay mostly clear, the shift to stronger winds raises concern for weekend travel. Outdoor plans such as hunting trips or harvest operations may be affected by gusts nearing 26 mph Sunday. Farmers working fields should prepare for dust and fire risk as fields dry under sunny skies.
Friday remains mostly sunny with highs near 76, but conditions will warm again into the 80s by Saturday and Sunday. Glasgow residents should take advantage of cooler evenings to reduce reliance on air conditioning before warmer, breezy weather returns.
Warnings are not in effect now, but updates may follow as weekend winds intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Glasgow, MT
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 79. North winds 6–8 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 76. East-southeast winds 10–17 mph, gusts 18 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 76. Winds east 6–9 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 84. South winds increasing through afternoon.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 83. West winds 9–16 mph, gusts 26 mph.
