Old Farmer’s Almanac Releases Spring 2026 Forecast for Montana

While much of the country is recovering from historic winter storms, people in Montana are starting to think that Old Man Winter has passed them by.

Places like Bozeman and Missoula have received below-average snowfall so far in 2026, and while there's still time for more snow to fall, things aren't looking promising in Big Sky Country. With high-temperature records being set across the state at the start of February, many residents are starting to wonder what's going on.

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The Spring season doesn't officially start until March 1, but apparently, Mother Nature didn't get the memo. Usually, in February, people need multiple layers to stay warm and comfortable, but they have been wearing shorts and t-shirts.

Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Spring 2026 Weather Forecast for Montana

The Old Farmer's Almanac just released its Spring weather forecast, and while there's a small chance of a late winter, most of Montana will experience temperatures above-average heading into April and May.

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Montana is in the Intermountain region, which includes parts of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, Wyoming, and Arizona. Weather conditions can vary based on geographic location. They can also vary depending on where you are in Montana.

A cold and wet Spring is predicted for western Montana, while folks in eastern Montana will most likely experience a warmer and wetter season.

From Spokane to Reno, east to Salt Lake City, and south to Flagstaff, temperatures will be cooler and wetter than normal in the north, and warmer and drier than normal in the south.

The Old Farmer's Almanac isn't 100% accurate. Historical temperature and precipitation levels are used to determine weather forecasts.