National Weather Service

With milder temperatures more frequent over the past couple of weeks, it's starting to feel like autumn is setting in.

I heard a conversation riding down the Billings Doubletree Hotel elevator today between a married couple discussing when to blow out their sprinklers.

One of the hottest days of the year with a threat of fire weather will be followed by a big temperature drop for Billings over the next 48 hours.

We spoke to Senior Meteorologist Bob Nester who provided the numbers he had just gathered.

Summer is long from being over in Missoula, despite the fact that the school year is underway.

The National Weather Service reports that over 200 lightning strikes in the western Montana area late Friday resulted in numerous small fires being battled over the weekend.

Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s on Tuesday (6/28) around Yellowstone County, and that could be fuel to fire up some severe thunderstorms.

“We got six tenths of an inch here in Missoula so far and then one and a half to two inches in central Idaho, but it's not done,” said Allegretto.

KGVO News recently spoke to the National Weather Service office in Missoula about an expected high wind even headed into the area this week.

Billings, I know you're getting used to warmer weather, but I'm afraid I've got some bad news. We've got to get prepared for another round of snow and cold temps.