GLASGOW, Mont. – The northern plains wake to a cold, clear dawn under star-streaked skies, calm for now but ready to turn wild by Sunday. The air sits near 31°F, and while fields glint with frost this morning, a powerful November wind is already on the horizon.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, gusts may top 45 mph Sunday, with sustained winds of 30 to 34 mph sweeping across Valley, Phillips, and Daniels Counties. Blowing dust and low visibility are possible in open areas, especially along U.S. Highway 2, where light trailers and high-profile vehicles could struggle with crosswinds. Residents planning weekend drives or outdoor work should brace for a sharp uptick in wind by late morning Sunday.
Despite the gusts, skies will stay bright and temperatures surprisingly mild, with highs near 60°F—an unseasonably warm spike for early November. The warmth fades quickly Sunday night as cooler air slips back in from the north, pulling highs to the low 50s Monday and mid-50s Tuesday. No rain or snow is expected through midweek, keeping travel largely unhindered for now.
To be fair, Montana’s first week of November is shaping up dry but deceptive. Forecast models hint at a colder push later next week that could drop snow across the northern Rockies, potentially brushing eastern Montana before next weekend. For now, hold tight to hats, secure outdoor items, and enjoy the brief stretch of fall warmth before winter starts whispering again.
Five-Day Forecast for Glasgow, MT:
Sat: 65/45 – Decreasing clouds; calm early.
Sun: 60/27 – Sunny, windy; gusts up to 45 mph.
Mon: 52/32 – Partly sunny; cooler breeze.
Tue: 55/26 – Mostly sunny; seasonable chill.
Wed: 56/37 – Partly cloudy; steady fall pattern.
