First Winter Storm Warnings of the season are in effect for the Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains beginning 6 PM Saturday and extending through midnight Sunday. The National Whether Service anticipates snowfall across the region, marking a significant shift toward colder conditions.
The warnings cover areas susceptible to hazardous travel conditions due to accumulating snow. Residents and travelers in and around the Pryor and Northern Bighorn Mountains should prepare for reduced visibility and perhaps slick roadways. this early-season storm underscores the approaching winter months and the need for preparedness.
Temperature records for today,October 4th,show a high of 85 degrees Fahrenheit in Helena (set in 2011) and 91 degrees Fahrenheit in Great Falls (set in 1943). Conversely,the lowest temperatures recorded on this date were 18 degrees Fahrenheit in both cities in 1999. Current averages are 65/39 in Helena and 64/37 in Great Falls.
A seven-day forecast for Great Falls indicates continued temperature fluctuations.