Glasgow, Mont. – Drivers in northeast Montana could face smoky skies Tuesday and a thunderstorm risk by Wednesday, raising concerns for visibility and road safety along U.S. Highway 2. Temperatures remain summer-like, but the National Weather Service warns that smoke and storm activity could complicate travel and outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, areas of smoke will spread through Tuesday morning and afternoon as light winds shift east to southeast. Air quality could dip in parts of Valley County. By Wednesday, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms builds through the morning, increasing in the afternoon. Gusts up to 26 mph are possible.
Tuesday stays hot, near 86 degrees, with smoke likely to hang over the Milk River Valley. Overnight lows hold near 58. Wednesday pushes near 89 degrees before storms develop, with stronger wind gusts possible in exposed areas. Travelers should monitor alerts and avoid outdoor burns.
By Thursday, a stronger storm system brings a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with slightly cooler air sliding into the region. Friday continues unsettled, with more storm chances and highs in the lower 80s. Weekend conditions trend cooler, with showers lingering into Sunday.
Residents should prepare for shifting skies, charge devices, and watch for sudden wind gusts that could impact driving or outdoor equipment. Alerts may expand if storms grow stronger.
Five-Day Forecast for Glasgow, MT
- Tuesday: High 86, areas of smoke, low 58.
- Wednesday: High 89, chance of storms, gusts near 26 mph, low 59.
- Thursday: High 87, 40% chance of storms, low 57.
- Friday: High 82, 40% chance of storms, low 57.
- Saturday: High 73, showers likely, low 53.
