Don't get used to the mild temperatures we're expecting to start the Magic City weekend, because by Sunday (2/20) the weather around Yellowstone County will be drastically different.
Temperatures could get close to 50 degrees on Tuesday (12/14) around the Magic City, but the mild weather is about to end, and a chance of a significant snowfall is possible by midweek, according to the current National Weather Service forecast.
Colder temperatures and some significant snow accumulation is expected this week through many parts of Montana, with some areas of the state predicted to have more than 18 inches of powder by midweek.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Yellowstone County, and most of southeastern Montana, with conditions elevated for fire weather on Wednesday (9/15).
A more then 40 degree swing is coming to the Magic City, with some forecasts predicting highs going from 105 degrees yesterday (Monday) to the upper 50's by tomorrow.
South central and southeastern Montana will have "strong to severe thunderstorms" between 3pm and 10pm, according to the National Weather Service forecast
After several days in the 70's and 80's, a big change is coming to Billings weather, but we won't be getting snow like the western half of the state. However, there is a chance for some severe Thunderstorms for Yellowstone County.
Spring in Montana can give us a sunny day in the upper 70's, immediately followed by a winter weather advisory, but on average there are only about 5 days in April with any traceable snowfall.
The National Weather Service has revealed the official snowfall totals from this past weekend, and there's no doubt winter arrived in Billings. All at once.