MISSOULA - As this new week begins with Memorial Day celebrations, sunshine will finally make a solid return to western Montana.
The wet weekend weather and rain will go away for just a short while starting today.
Temperatures will be warmer and drier.
Expect daytime temperatures to reach the high 70s with plentiful sunshine and passing clouds.
A few rain showers may develop, but chances are minimal (1-10%) for valleys, and just slightly higher (15-20%) for upper elevations.
The sunshine will only stick around through midweek when a similar pattern with a Pacific low pressure trough moves in.
Temperatures will go back to the low 70s for the second half of the week and chances for rain/thunderstorms increase yet again.
So for now, enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, and Happy Memorial Day!
