Glasgow, MT – A harsh taste of winter is moving across northeast Montana, with snow already building along the Hi-Line as a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect through late Friday night. Cold, dense air and steady snowfall could make post-holiday travel treacherous by Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, heavy snow is likely to develop Thursday evening and continue through Friday, bringing total accumulations between 4 and 7 inches across central and northeast Montana. Winds gusting up to 20 mph may lower visibility, especially on U.S. Highway 2 and local county routes between Glasgow, Wolf Point, and Sidney.
Forecasters warn that blowing snow and freezing fog could combine for slick, icy stretches—particularly during early Friday commutes and return holiday traffic. Temperatures will hover in the low 20s before plummeting into the single digits Friday night. “Travel could be very difficult,” meteorologists said, urging drivers to delay plans where possible and to pack winter safety gear including blankets, flashlights, and traction aids.
Saturday brings gradual clearing but bitter cold, with highs only in the teens and wind chills dipping well below zero. Another push of Arctic air is expected early next week, marking an early December cold snap likely to linger across much of the northern U.S.
Five-Day Outlook for Glasgow, MT
- Friday: Snow likely, 4–7 inches possible, high 24°F, low 4°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 14°F, low -10°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 8°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 18°F.
- Tuesday: Chance of snow, high 32°F.
