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FNUS55 KBYZ 021837  
FWFBYZ  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR SCEN AND SERN MONTANA  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BILLINGS MT  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
DISCUSSION  
 
   
..WARM, DRY, BREEZY CONDITIONS THROUGH NEXT WEEK  
   
..ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS MONDAY-THURSDAY  
 
WARM AND DRY CONDITIONS FORECAST FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. THERE WILL  
BE A COUPLE OF DRY COLD FRONTS (TONIGHT AND MONDAY NIGHT) TO BUMP  
TEMPERATURES DOWN CLOSER TO NORMAL, BUT OVERALL ABOVE TO WELL  
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD. HIGHS  
COULD TOUCH 90 DEGREES EAST OF BILLINGS ON MONDAY (20 TO 40%  
CHANCE). STRONG MIXING EACH AFTERNOON WILL BRING BREEZY TO LOCALLY  
WINDY CONDITIONS, MAINLY FROM A WESTERLY DIRECTION. ANTICIPATE  
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NEXT WEEK  
AS MINRH VALUES DROP INTO THE TEENS AND 20S AND COMBINE WITH THE  
WARM BREEZY CONDITIONS. NEXT CHANCE FOR PRECIPITATION MAY ARRIVE  
NEXT WEEKEND. CHAMBERS  
 
MTZ123-031015-  
GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......42-52 AT 5000 FEET...36-46 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........59-69 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...63-73 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........10 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......66-76 AT 5000 FEET...54-64 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........23-33 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...26-36 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........LIGHT WINDS IN THE MORNING BECOMING NORTH 5  
TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......36-46 AT 5000 FEET...34-44 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........UNCHANGED.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........63-73 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...59-69 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........2 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......73-83 AT 5000 FEET...62-72 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........14-24 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...16-26 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........10 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 54. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 46 TO 56. HIGHS 76 TO 84. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 54. HIGHS 72 TO 82. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 52. HIGHS 71 TO 80.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 52. HIGHS 70 TO 79.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 71 TO 79.  
 
 
 
MTZ124-031015-  
WHEATLAND COUNTY/SWEET GRASS COUNTY-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......44-49.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........68-73 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........30 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...2 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......66-71.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........33-38 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........11 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......37-42.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........87-92 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........19 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH IN THE EVENING  
SHIFTING TO THE NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH OVERNIGHT.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......73-78.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........26-31 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 48. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 81 TO 86. WEST WINDS  
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 76 TO 81. WEST  
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 74 TO 79. WEST  
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS 73 TO 78.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80.  
 
 
 
MTZ125-031015-  
STILLWATER COUNTY-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......47-52.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........55-60 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........32 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......67-72.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........32-37 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING THEN CLEARING.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......42-47.  
* 24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........64-69 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT OVERNIGHT.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......74-79.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........23-28 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............LIGHT WINDS IN THE MORNING BECOMING EAST 5  
TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 83 TO 88. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 78 TO 83. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 76 TO 81. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 75 TO 80.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 77 TO 82.  
 
 
 
MTZ126-031015-  
BEARTOOTH RANGER DISTRICT CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......48-55 AT 5000 FEET...41-51 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........1 DEGREE COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........48-58 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...50-60 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........23 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......63-70 AT 5000 FEET...55-65 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........29-38 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...34-44 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........20 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......42-51 AT 5000 FEET...38-47 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........55-65 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...50-60 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........2 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......68-77 AT 5000 FEET...63-73 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........22-27 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........20 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 57. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 51 TO 59. HIGHS 74 TO 84. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 71 TO 80. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 55. HIGHS 70 TO 78. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 55. HIGHS 69 TO 77.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 79.  
 
 
 
MTZ127-031015-  
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY/MUSSELSHELL COUNTY-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......50-55.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........57-62 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...3 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......61-66.  
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........37-42 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......43-48.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........64-69 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......66-71.  
* 24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........29-34 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
WARMER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 59. HIGHS 79 TO 84.  
WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 73 TO 78. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 70 TO 75.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 69 TO 74.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 72 TO 77.  
 
 
 
MTZ128-031015-  
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......48-53.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........67-72 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........13 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...3 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......67-72.  
* 24 HR TREND.........10 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........32-37 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......42-47.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........79-84 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........12 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......72-77.  
* 24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........24-29 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
WARMER. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 83 TO 88.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 78 TO 83. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 76 TO 81. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 75 TO 80.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 78 TO 83.  
 
 
 
MTZ129-031015-  
CROW INDIAN RESERVATION/BIGHORN CANYON REC AREA-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......49-54 AT 5000 FEET...46-51 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........59-64 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........2 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........LIGHT WINDS IN THE EVENING BECOMING WEST 5  
TO 10 MPH OVERNIGHT.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...3 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......61-71 AT 5000 FEET...55-61 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........28-38 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...37-42 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......43-51 AT 5000 FEET...42-47 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........59-69 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...52-59 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........1 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......68-78 AT 5000 FEET...62-68 AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........21-28 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...24-29 PERCENT  
AT 7000 FEET.  
* 24 HR TREND.........14 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 60. HIGHS 76 TO 86. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 71 TO 81. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 55. HIGHS 69 TO 79. SOUTH  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 68 TO 78.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 80.  
 
 
 
MTZ130-031015-  
NORTHERN ROSEBUD/NORTHERN TREASURE COUNTIES-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......47-52.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........73-78 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............LIGHT WINDS IN THE EVENING BECOMING WEST 5  
TO 10 MPH OVERNIGHT.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...5 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......66-71.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........30-35 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........2 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......40-45.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........77-82 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......72-77.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........26-31 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 82 TO 87. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 76 TO 81. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 74 TO 79. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 73 TO 78.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 77 TO 82.  
 
 
 
MTZ131-031015-  
NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION/ASHLAND RANGER DISTRICT  
CUSTER NATL FOREST-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......48-53.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........67-72 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........LIGHT WINDS IN THE EVENING BECOMING WEST 5  
TO 10 MPH OVERNIGHT.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...2 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......68-73.  
* 24 HR TREND.........10 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........27-32 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........5 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......42-47.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........68-73 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........1 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......76-81.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........23-28 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 51. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 79 TO 84. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 77 TO 82. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 76 TO 81.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85.  
 
 
 
MTZ132-031015-  
CUSTER COUNTY-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......49-54.  
* 24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........74-79 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........20 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...4 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......64-69.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........30-35 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........2 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...2 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......40-45.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........69-74 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........5 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING  
SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST OVERNIGHT.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......70-75.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........27-32 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........3 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 74 TO 79. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 72 TO 77. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 70 TO 75.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80.  
 
 
 
MTZ133-031015-  
SIOUX RANGER DISTRICT CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......49-54.  
* 24 HR TREND.........2 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........81-86 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........26 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...6 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......68-73.  
* 24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........31-36 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........5 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...5 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......40-45.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........75-80 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT OVERNIGHT.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......70-75.  
* 24 HR TREND.........2 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........28-33 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........3 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* PLAINS...............SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING  
INCREASING TO 10 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 49. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY  
WARMER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 82 TO 87.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 79 TO 84. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 73 TO 78.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 77 TO 82.  
 
 
 
WYZ274-031015-  
SHERIDAN COUNTY-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......46-51.  
* 24 HR TREND.........12 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........58-63 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........29 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......68-73.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........30-35 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* RIDGETOP.............NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......39-44.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........80-85 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........22 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT OVERNIGHT.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......74-79.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........24-29 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........6 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........LIGHT WINDS.  
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 48. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
WARMER. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 85 TO 90.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS 79 TO 84. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 77 TO 82. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 76 TO 81.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85.  
 
 
 
WYZ284-031015-  
BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST-  
1237 PM MDT FRI OCT 2 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......37-42.  
* 24 HR TREND.........UNCHANGED.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........71-76 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* AT BURGESS JCT.......WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......55-60.  
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........37-42 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........18 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* AT BURGESS JCT.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......34-39.  
* 24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY..........72-77 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........1 PERCENT WETTER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* AT BURGESS JCT.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
   
SUNDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......64-69.  
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY..........22-27 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND.........15 PERCENT DRIER.  
* WIND (20 FT)  
* AT BURGESS JCT.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* CWR...................ZERO.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 45. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 69 TO 74. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 44. HIGHS 64 TO 69. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS 63 TO 68. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 44. HIGHS 62 TO 67.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 63 TO 68.  
 
 
 
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