Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 2:50:18 pm MST

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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Snow Showers Wed. Night - Fri.

7 Day Outlook

There is moderate, increasing confidence for at least a coating of snow by Friday morning for much of northeast Montana from periods of light snow showers, occurring primarily Wednesday night. Seasonable temperatures turn warmer than normal by Saturday, pushing many places above the freezing point.

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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

NWS Forecast Office Glasgow, MT