What is today's weather forecast for Colstrip, MT?

Today's forecast for Colstrip shows a low of 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Colstrip, MT?

The 7-day forecast for Colstrip shows highs from 19 to 38 degrees and lows from 6 to 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Colstrip, MT this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Colstrip this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (40% chance), Friday (80% chance), Saturday (20% chance), Monday (20% chance), Tuesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Colstrip weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Colstrip forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Colstrip, MT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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25°F
Feels Like 25°F

Humidity 68% Dew Point 16°F Wind Calm Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 17.3 mi. SSE of central Colstrip
at 6:01 PM Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 25

WedNov 26

30%

ThuNov 27

30%

FriNov 28

80%

SatNov 29

20%

SunNov 30

MonDec 1

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Sharp cooling trend with high temperatures dropping from 37°F to 29°F, falling as low as 19°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 11°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 41°F with lows around 17°F.

This Date in Weather History

1983 - The Great Thanksgiving Weekend Blizzard hit Denver, CO. The storm produced 21.5 inches of snow in 37 hours, closing Stapleton Airport for 24 hours. The snow and wind closed interstate highways around Denver. Visibility at Limon CO was down to zero for 24 hours.

Colstrip, MT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 25

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Snow. Temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 11. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 6 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 6 mph.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind around 7 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 5am. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind around 8 mph.

About Colstrip, MT

Colstrip is a city in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,096 at the 2020 census. Established in 1924 and incorporated as a city in 1998, Colstrip is the largest city in Rosebud County with 25.2% of the total population in 2020. Colstrip's primary industries are coal mining and electricity production. It had 4 coal fired plants from 1975 and 1976, and 1984 and 1986 respectively. The former two were shut down in 2020, while the latter two are still operating without modern pollution controls. As of 2025, these are the most particulate matter polluting plants in the US.{https://deq.mt.gov/cleanupandrec/Programs/colstrip%7Cdate=November 2025}}

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