Montana
Gusty winds expected as storm system blasts through Montana
TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH: A strong wind event is set to unfold this afternoon through most of the state. A low-pressure system with an associated cold front will move just north of our state. This, combined with strong mid-level winds, will enhance surface-level winds. Gusts could reach up to 70 MPH in lower elevations, with the Rocky Mountain Front gusting to near 90 MPH at times.
Expect partly cloudy skies for most of the day. A little more cloud cover may be present on and east of the Rocky Mountain Front. The wind will push high temperatures into the mid to upper 60s.
Most of the day will be dry, but a few rain showers will form along the cold front as it moves from northwest to southeast in the afternoon and evening. A few showers and a thunderstorm or two may also form in southwest Montana.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH: Winds will die down in the morning throughout central Montana, but will still be gusty throughout the afternoon in the eastern portion of the state. Temperatures will be cooler behind the front, with morning lows in the 20s and 30s. Afternoon highs will only reach the 40s and 50s.
A few morning snow showers will impact northeast Montana on the backside of the low-pressure system. Impactful accumulation is not expected.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH: A shortwave disturbance bringing isolated rain and snow showers will move through north-central Montana on Thursday. This may bring snowflakes in the morning, but it is not likely that this snow will stick. Morning lows will be in the 20s and 30s again. Highs will reach the 50s.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH: Friday will be a beautiful day with highs warming into the 60s for most areas, with a few spots potentially hitting 70 under mostly sunny conditions. A couple of thunderstorms will move into southwest Montana. These should stay south of I-90.
LONG-RANGE FORECAST: Another storm system begins to influence the state on Saturday afternoon. Moist southwest flow ahead of a center of low will bring air temperatures in the 60s and 70s with scattered thunderstorms. There will be some wet weather around on Sunday as well, with cooler temperatures.
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Helena Temperature Records Today:
High: 77 (1930)
Low: 7 (1923)
AVG: 54/30
Great Falls Temperature Records Today: MTN MTN
High: 81 (1930)
Low: 4 (1982)
AVG: 53/28
By Gavin Kentch
Montana State University is currently hiring for an assistant coach for their nordic ski team for next season. The official job posting begins:
“Responsible for assisting the head coach of Montana State University’s Nordic Ski program in Bozeman, Montana. Responsibilities include: ensuring student-athlete welfare, protecting academic integrity, public relations, sport-specific fundraising, rules compliance, and planning and implementation of practices and competition. The Assistant Ski Coach reports directly to the Head Coach.”
You can find the full posting here. Interested applicants should contact head nordic coach Adam St. Pierre by email: adam.stpierre (at) msubobcats.com.
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GREAT FALLS — Great Falls High standout Steele Harris has announced his commitment to play football at the University of Wisconsin.
Harris, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound athlete in the Class of 2027, revealed his decision Sunday after receiving interest from several Division I programs.
The Bison star is coming off a standout junior season in which he featured extensively on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Harris totaled 42 receptions for 781 yards and seven touchdowns while adding 460 rushing yards and five scores. Defensively, he recorded 52 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks, an interception and a forced fumble.
Harris helped lead Great Falls High to the Class AA playoffs and has emerged as one of Montana’s top college football prospects. He follows his brother Reed Harris to the Power Four level. Reed spent three seasons at Boston College and emerged as a high-level deep threat in the ACC, before transferring to Arizona State this offseason.
Steele will enter his senior season this fall before joining the Badgers program in 2027. Wisconsin is entering its fourth season under head coach Luke Fickell and competes in the 18-team Big Ten Conference alongside programs such as Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Oregon.
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