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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR SCEN AND SERN MONTANA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BILLINGS MT
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
..WARM CONDITIONS WITH VERY STRONG WINDS THURSDAY
DISCUSSION
WARMER AND DRIER CONDITIONS DEVELOP OVER THE AREA TODAY, WITH
WESTERLY WINDS INCREASING OVER WESTERN INTO CENTRAL DISTRICTS
THIS AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES MAINLY IN THE 40S AND AFTERNOON RH
DOWN INTO THE UPPER TEENS AND 20S PERCENT CAN BE EXPECTED, WITH
THE LOWEST HUMIDITY OVER EASTERN DISTRICTS.
WINDS INCREASE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY WITH A PERIOD OF VERY STRONG
WINDS FOR THE ENTIRE AREA. THERE IS A MODERATE TO HIGH CHANCE OF
WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH FOR ALL DISTRICTS. MOUNTAINS AND
WESTERN DISTRICTS HAVE POTENTIAL TO SEE THE STRONGEST WINDS, WITH
MODERATE TO HIGH CHANCES OF WIND GUSTS OVER 75 MPH. HIGHS ON
THURSDAY WILL BE IN THE 50S TO LOWER 60S, WITH AFTERNOON RH DOWN
INTO THE 20 TO 40 PERCENT RANGE, LOWEST OVER THE SOUTHERN AND
EASTERN DISTRICTS. ALTHOUGH CLOUD COVERAGE WILL BE EXTENSIVE, THE
WARM AND WINDY CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER
CONCERNS FOR THE LOWER ELEVATIONS, WITH DEAD/DRY GRASSES. A COLD
FRONT BRINGS AN END TO THE STRONG WINDS THURSDAY EVENING, WITH
COOLER CONDITIONS AND PERIODS OF OVERRUNNING RAIN/SNOW FRIDAY
INTO THE WEEKEND AS PACIFIC MOISTURE STREAMS INTO THE REGION.
SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MOUNTAIN DISTRICTS, WITH
THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW OVER THE LOWER ELEVATIONS,
THOUGH THERE REMAINS QUITE A BIT OF UNCERTAINTY REGARDING AMOUNTS.
PALMQUIST
MTZ123-112230-
GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......38-45 AT 5000 FEET...26-36 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........26-36 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...36-46 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING, THEN SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......32-39 AT 5000 FEET...22-32 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........19 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........48-58 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...62-72 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................LESS THAN 10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS IN
THE MORNING, THEN NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......46-55 AT 5000 FEET...33-43 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........35-45 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...51-61 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........9 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WINDY. WEST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 50 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 40 TO 65 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 42.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 42. HIGHS 44 TO 54.
WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 23. HIGHS
40 TO 50. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 21 TO 31.
HIGHS 32 TO 42. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 38 TO 48. HIGHS 47 TO 54.
TUESDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. HIGHS
60 TO 67.
MTZ124-112230-
WHEATLAND COUNTY/SWEET GRASS COUNTY-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......41-46.
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........30-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........UNCHANGED.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON. WEST WINDS 15 TO 25
MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO 25
TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING, THEN ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......33-38.
* 24 HR TREND.........16 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........49-54 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........14 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WINDY IN THE EVENING INCREASING TO VERY
WINDY OVERNIGHT. WEST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40
MPH IN THE EVENING INCREASING TO 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 75 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................LESS THAN 10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS AND
RAIN SHOWERS IN THE LATE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......47-52.
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........43-48 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........13 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............STRONG WINDS. WEST WINDS 40 TO 60 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 80 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
WINDY, CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 36.
WEST WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 65 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 23 TO 28. HIGHS 42 TO 47.
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 9 TO 14. HIGHS 36 TO 41.
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 23.
HIGHS 30 TO 35. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 44. HIGHS 47 TO 52.
TUESDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 59 TO 64.
MTZ125-112230-
STILLWATER COUNTY-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......44-49.
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........26-31 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......32-37.
* 24 HR TREND.........17 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........48-53 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........12 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35
MPH OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................LESS THAN 10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......55-60.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........33-38 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WINDY. WEST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO AROUND 45 MPH IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO 25 TO 40 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 60 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS AND SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO
37. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH.
FRIDAY
COOLER, CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS AND SHOWERS. LOWS 26 TO
31. HIGHS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 18. HIGHS
44 TO 49. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
SUNDAY
COLDER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
21 TO 26. HIGHS 34 TO 39. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
WARMER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 39 TO 44. HIGHS 50 TO 55.
TUESDAY
WARMER. PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. HIGHS 66 TO
71.
MTZ126-112230-
BEARTOOTH RANGER DISTRICT CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......36-46 AT 5000 FEET...29-39 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........13 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........25-35 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...34-44 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........16 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WINDY. WEST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 20 TO 35 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......32-37 AT 5000 FEET...22-32 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........16 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........43-53 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...52-62 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........34 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WINDY IN THE EVENING INCREASING TO VERY
WINDY OVERNIGHT. WEST WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50
MPH IN THE EVENING INCREASING TO 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 65 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 40 TO 70 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................LESS THAN 10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS IN
THE MORNING, THEN SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......50-59 AT 5000 FEET...41-51 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........28-38 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...38-48 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........STRONG WINDS. WEST WINDS 35 TO 55 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 45 TO 70 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
WINDY, CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW. SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 37. WEST WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 60 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 28 TO
34. HIGHS 42 TO 51. WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
40 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
14 TO 21. HIGHS 39 TO 47. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO AROUND 50 MPH.
SUNDAY
COLDER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
22 TO 27. HIGHS 28 TO 35. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 30 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS AND
SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 37 TO 43. HIGHS 42 TO 52.
TUESDAY
NOT AS COOL. PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. HIGHS 58 TO 68.
MTZ127-112230-
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY/MUSSELSHELL COUNTY-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......42-47.
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........25-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS IN
THE EVENING.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......35-40.
* 24 HR TREND.........15 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........44-49 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........22 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WINDY OVERNIGHT. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH IN
THE EVENING INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 45 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................LESS THAN 10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS AND
RAIN SHOWERS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......52-57.
* 24 HR TREND.........10 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........38-43 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........13 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............VERY WINDY. WEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 65 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 29 TO 34. NORTH
WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH.
FRIDAY
COLDER, CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 24 TO 29. HIGHS
34 TO 39. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 18. HIGHS 31 TO 36.
NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 17 TO 22.
HIGHS 27 TO 32. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 42 TO 47.
TUESDAY
WARMER. PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. HIGHS 60 TO
65.
MTZ128-112230-
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......47-52.
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........19-24 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......35-40.
* 24 HR TREND.........16 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........43-48 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........17 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30
MPH IN THE EVENING INCREASING TO 40 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......58-63.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........30-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WINDY IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO AROUND 55 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING WEST AND INCREASING TO
35 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................LESS THAN 10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS AND SHOWERS. LOWS 30 TO
35. NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH.
FRIDAY
COLDER, CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS AND SHOWERS. LOWS 26 TO
31. HIGHS 39 TO 44. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 19. HIGHS 39 TO 44.
NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 20 TO 25.
HIGHS 33 TO 38. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
WARMER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 41. HIGHS 48 TO 53.
TUESDAY
WARMER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. HIGHS 66 TO
71.
MTZ129-112230-
CROW INDIAN RESERVATION/BIGHORN CANYON REC AREA-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......35-45 AT 5000 FEET...29-36 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........24-34 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...29-37 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........47 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......29-38 AT 5000 FEET...27-32 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........12 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........40-49 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...45-55 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........52 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30
MPH OVERNIGHT.
* RIDGETOP.............SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND
SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......49-59 AT 5000 FEET...42-49 AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........13 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........31-40 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...34-44 PERCENT
AT 7000 FEET.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WINDY IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO AROUND 50 MPH IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO WEST 30 TO 45 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 70 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 40 TO 65 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...3 PERCENT.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 28 TO 35. NORTHWEST
WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
FRIDAY
COLDER, CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 27 TO 35. HIGHS
39 TO 49. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 19. HIGHS 37 TO 47.
NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
SUNDAY
COLDER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
18 TO 26. HIGHS 26 TO 36. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS AND
SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS 41 TO 51.
TUESDAY
WARMER. PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. HIGHS 57 TO
67.
MTZ130-112230-
NORTHERN ROSEBUD/NORTHERN TREASURE COUNTIES-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......44-49.
* 24 HR TREND.........10 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........21-26 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........55 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......31-36.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........52-57 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........38 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30
MPH OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.
* CWR...................LESS THAN 10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........CLOUDY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING, THEN SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......53-58.
* 24 HR TREND.........9 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........29-34 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15
TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH IN THE MORNING INCREASING
TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 60 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...2 PERCENT.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 26 TO 31. NORTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
FRIDAY
COLDER, CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 23 TO 28. HIGHS
36 TO 41. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 17. HIGHS 34 TO 39.
NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 19.
HIGHS 27 TO 32. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS AND
SHOWERS. LOWS 30 TO 35. HIGHS 39 TO 44.
TUESDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. HIGHS
58 TO 63.
MTZ131-112230-
NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION/ASHLAND RANGER DISTRICT
CUSTER NATL FOREST-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......44-49.
* 24 HR TREND.........15 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........20-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........59 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......25-30.
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........48-53 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........46 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......57-62.
* 24 HR TREND.........13 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........26-31 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........VERY WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS
15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH IN THE MORNING
INCREASING TO WEST 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 60 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 40 TO 60 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...2 PERCENT.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 25 TO 30. NORTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
FRIDAY
COLDER, CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 24 TO 29. HIGHS
40 TO 45. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS AND SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 17.
HIGHS 40 TO 45. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
SUNDAY
COLDER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
14 TO 19. HIGHS 30 TO 35. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 37. HIGHS 43 TO 48.
TUESDAY
WARMER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. HIGHS 64 TO
69.
MTZ132-112230-
CUSTER COUNTY-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......39-44.
* 24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........22-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........32 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS
OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......29-34.
* 24 HR TREND.........8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........54-59 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........44 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30
MPH OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...1 PERCENT.
* CWR...................LESS THAN 10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE MORNING,
THEN SCATTERED SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......50-55.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........30-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WINDY IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO AROUND 40 MPH IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO WEST 35 TO 50 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 65 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 23 TO 28.
NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
FRIDAY
COLDER, CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 22 TO 27.
HIGHS 34 TO 39. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 11 TO 16. HIGHS 32 TO 37.
NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 11 TO 16.
HIGHS 24 TO 29. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 27 TO 32.
HIGHS 34 TO 39.
TUESDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. HIGHS 55 TO 60.
MTZ133-112230-
SIOUX RANGER DISTRICT CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......41-46.
* 24 HR TREND.........10 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........21-26 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........38 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......24-29.
* 24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........57-62 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........37 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS IN
MORNING, THEN SCATTERED SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......55-60.
* 24 HR TREND.........14 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........41-46 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........20 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* PLAINS...............WINDY IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO AROUND 40 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING WEST AND INCREASING TO
35 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 21 TO 26.
NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH.
FRIDAY
COLDER, CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 21 TO 26.
HIGHS 36 TO 41. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 10 TO 15. HIGHS 34 TO 39.
NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 9 TO 14.
HIGHS 26 TO 31. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 23 TO 28.
HIGHS 34 TO 39.
TUESDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. HIGHS 56 TO 61.
WYZ274-112230-
SHERIDAN COUNTY-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......41-46.
* 24 HR TREND.........13 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........22-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........39 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......23-28.
* 24 HR TREND.........11 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........58-63 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........21 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......57-62.
* 24 HR TREND.........16 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........27-32 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* SLOPE/VALLEY.........VERY WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON. WEST WINDS 15
TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH IN THE MORNING INCREASING
TO 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 60 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGETOP.............WEST 30 TO 45 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...3 PERCENT.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS AND SHOWERS. LOWS 23 TO
28. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
FRIDAY
COOLER, CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS WITH NUMEROUS SHOWERS.
LOWS 23 TO 28. HIGHS 44 TO 49. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS AND SHOWERS. LOWS 10 TO
15. HIGHS 43 TO 48. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
COLDER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
12 TO 17. HIGHS 30 TO 35. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 30 TO 35. HIGHS 44 TO 49.
TUESDAY
WARMER. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70.
WYZ284-112230-
BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST-
317 AM MDT WED MAR 11 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......24-29.
* 24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........34-39 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........41 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* AT BURGESS JCT.......WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......18-23.
* 24 HR TREND.........17 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........58-63 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........27 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* AT BURGESS JCT.......WINDY. SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH. GUSTS
UP TO 40 MPH IN THE EVENING INCREASING TO 60 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................ZERO.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY IN THE MORNING, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY WITH SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......37-42.
* 24 HR TREND.........13 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........46-51 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.........12 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
* AT BURGESS JCT.......VERY WINDY. SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 65 MPH.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* CWR...................50 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
THURSDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW. SNOW SHOWERS.
LOWS 21 TO 26. WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
50 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 22 TO 27. HIGHS 34 TO
39. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW. SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 2 TO
7. HIGHS 32 TO 37. WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
45 MPH.
SUNDAY
COLDER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 9 TO
14. HIGHS 17 TO 22. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
MONDAY
NOT AS COOL. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS
29 TO 34. HIGHS 35 TO 40.
TUESDAY
NOT AS COOL. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SNOW
SHOWERS. HIGHS 49 TO 54.
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