National Weather Service

Winter’s last hurrah.

When the National Weather Service declares that winter is officially here, it's time to bundle up.

The coldest temperatures of the season, and several days with significant snow is what's predicted for the Billings area over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Northwestern Energy is responding to multiple power outages across the state due to strong winds that have caused downed trees and power lines.

The National Weather Service is warning residents of south central and southeast Montana to "secure loose outdoor items!" beginning tomorrow night (1/12), with gusts up to 85 miles per hour possible in our area.

After several days in the mid-70's, a Montana weather reality check it about to hit late this weekend, with a chance of some accumulating snow in Yellowstone County.

It may come as no surprise to anyone who had to shovel their way out of their driveway on Saturday, but the National Weather Service hasn’t seen this kind of winter weather in Missoula for over 100 years.

Before most Missoulians can rake up their autumn leaves, they could be under a coverlet of light snow by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures are expected to rise back in to the 90's on Monday in Billings, and another long stretch without rain will increase the chance of wildfires, according to the National Weather Service.

"Isolated Severe Storms" are predicted for Yellowstone County, with some storm cells producing hail that could be hen egg size, according to the National Weather Service.