GLASGOW, Mont. – A quiet, frosty dawn greets the high plains this morning, pale light spilling across open wheat fields and calm air hanging low along the Milk River. It’s a still, crisp start — but winds are about to make a comeback across eastern Montana by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, today stays partly cloudy with highs near 51 before winds turn from the south this afternoon. By Tuesday, those breezes strengthen, reaching 15 to 20 mph and gusting higher at times, especially along U.S. Highway 2. The increased warmth will push highs toward 60 degrees Thursday before cooler air edges in late week.
While no snow or rain is expected through Wednesday, Thursday’s breezy pattern marks the start of shifting November weather. Gusts could top 30 mph Thursday afternoon, bringing patchy blowing dust and a noticeable chill by evening. Friday and Saturday look cooler but dry, with highs falling back into the 40s — a classic early-November transition signaling that winter isn’t far behind.
Travelers and ranchers should secure light outdoor equipment and use caution during high winds midweek. With Veterans Day events approaching this weekend, conditions appear favorable — though brisk — for outdoor ceremonies. Models suggest a more active pattern developing next week, which could deliver Montana’s next chance for measurable snow before mid-November.
For now, it’s another round of mild, dry plains weather — but the chill of winter is beginning to stir just over the horizon.
Five-Day Forecast for Glasgow, MT:
Mon: 51/34 – Mostly cloudy; calm start, breezy afternoon.
Tue: 51/24 – Partly cloudy; north winds near 10 mph.
Wed: 51/36 – Mostly sunny; gusty southeast breeze.
Thu: 59/28 – Breezy and mild; cooler late.
Fri: 52/29 – Partly sunny; cooler air settling in.
