Snow in Western Montana This Weekend: Winter’s Early Return?

OH SWEET RELIEF! After weeks of relentless heat and record-breaking temperatures, a small amount of relief is coming. It is something we tend to get fed up with on or around the first part of the year. Something we always complain about, but then pray for. I'm talking about those fluffy gifts from heaven. Snow is coming soon.

Snow Could be possible this weekend in higher elevations.

For anyone who has escaped the heat by heading to the mountains, you have experienced a clear difference in temperature as you get higher in elevation. For example, while picking huckleberries this summer, we would leave the valley with a 90-degree temperature and eventually be in 75-degree temperatures near the top of the mountain. With a small cold front hitting western Montana, there is a slight possibility that some snow may fall. Overnight temperatures getting down into the upper 30s in the valley. And much cooler on the mountain.

According to Meteorologist Noah Bergren

Up to 30-40 degrees below average from northern California to Oregon to Idaho and SW Montana this weekend. A larger area even at lower elevations into central-southern California and Nevada 10-25 degrees below average!

Missoula and Bitterroot Valley forecast are calling for cooler temperatures this weekend. Lows are expected in the lower 40's. I'm sure with a strong chance of precipitation expected you could probably take a drive in the mountains and catch some snowflakes. I have found that the temperature typically drops 10 degrees higher on the mountain. Making it perfect for some snow to start flying.