Posted 3:57 PM 5/15/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Rawlins
Ready for relief from the heat?
It's on the way in the next 48 hours.
For days, a ridge of high pressure has kept things hot and dry in Big Sky Country.
Now, a trough of low pressure is pushing toward the state, and will bring some drastic changes.
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Posted 7:49 AM 5/14/2012 by Meteorologist Matt Jones
Unseasonably warm weather will continue today as high pressure holds firm over the state. Temperatures will rise into the lower and mid 80s under sunny skies.
Tuesday will likely be the warmest day so far this year with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Sunny skies and light winds will (More)
Posted 9:04 PM 5/13/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Rawlins
Mother Nature delivered some fantastic weather for Mother's Day, but we're not finished with it just yet.
A ridge of high pressure will continue to expand over the Northwest early this week, allowing warmer air to move north into the Treasure State.
Afternoon highs will top out in (More)
Posted 4:04 PM 5/11/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Rawlins
All systems are go for a fantastic weekend in Big Sky Country.
High pressure is in control and will work to keep skies clear and temperatures warm.
Afternoon highs will reach the 70s on Saturday, but the warm-up won't stop there.
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Posted 4:05 PM 5/10/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Rawlins
We've got a frosty night ahead of us as skies clear, radiational cooling will allow for chilly conditions.
Model guidance suggests low temperatures will drop into the upper 20s by Friday morning with light winds.
This will allow for areas of frost to develop.
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Posted 4:19 PM 5/9/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Rawlins
A cold front will swing through Helena this evening, marking the end to our Summer-like warmth.
Overnight, scattered showers will develop as moisture surges into the state.
At higher elevations, snow will fall, with accumulations of 1-3 inches possible by late Friday.
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Posted 4:10 PM 5/8/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Rawlins
High pressure will stick around for another day, providing us with abundant sunshine and above-average temperatures.
Wednesday's afternoon highs will top out in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees.
A cold front will move through Helena late Wednesday, increasing the cloud cover and (More)