Local weather forecast

Weather in Chester, MT

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 59522

Overcast
Now52°F

Overcast

High / Low59° / 47°
Rain chance3%
Wind24 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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High Wind Warning issued September 25 at 9:48PM MDT until September 26 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Safety instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

High Wind Warning issued September 25 at 9:48PM MDT until September 26 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Safety instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast52°10% rain
11 AMOvercast53°10% rain
12 PMPartly Cloudy54°2% rain
1 PMCloudy57°5% rain
2 PMSunny58°1% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy58°2% rain
4 PMOvercast59°8% rain
5 PMOvercast58°8% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy57°3% rain
7 PMSunny55°1% rain
8 PMClear53°1% rain
9 PMClear51°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
59° 47°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 27 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
63° 43°Overcast
Rain 10%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
66° 47°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like41°F
Humidity40%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind24 mph W
Wind gusts30 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:16 AM
Sunset07:14 PM
Moonrise06:58 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 59°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 43°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 25%
Strongest gusts3 PM · 31 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 41°F with winds near 24 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

55°F, 1% rain chance and 16 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 52°F, wind 24 mph, rain chance up to 10%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Chester

Montana weather varies from relatively dry plains to snowy mountain climates. Cold fronts, strong winds and large day-to-day temperature swings are common.

Chester is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 48.51°N latitude and 110.97°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Chester weather today

Overcast and 52°F in Chester, MT. Today's high is 59°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 24 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 40%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chester

Sunrise is at 07:16 AM and sunset is at 07:14 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 63°F and a low near 43°F. The maximum rain chance is 10%.

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