Augusta
Augusta, MT · Weather
KBZK News
Thunderstorms in the west - extreme heat in the NE
KRTV News
Heat and strong thunderstorms this week- Monday, May 25
KXLH
Rain/mountain snow showers tonight; Partly cloudy with a few showers on Thursday
KULR8
Montana wildfires grow near Helena as crews urge people away
MONTANA — Fire activity is picking up across the state as several new fires have been reported and crews continue working on two larger blazes. Three small fires were reported in the past 24 hours near Butte, Missoula and Fort Belknap. At the same time, firefighters continue battling the Jericho Creek Fire near Helena and the East Side Fire in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
msuexponent.com
Jericho Creek Fire burning 1,000 acres near Helena
UPDATE: May 17, 2026 at 4:41 p.m. The wildfire, which officials named the Jericho Creek Fire, grew significantly since it was first reported on Wednesday, and is now estimated to be burning around 1,000 acres after high winds and natural growth spread the flames and firing operations connected the fire with with the 2025 Jericho Mountain Fire's footprint.
KRTV News
Cooler with rain and mountain snow showers on Wednesday
KRTV News
Another widespread freeze Tuesday morning- Monday, May 18
KRTV News
Spring showers and warming trend this week- Tuesday, May 19
montanarightnow.com
Montana wildfires grow near Helena as crews urge people away
MONTANA — Fire activity is picking up across the state as several new fires have been reported and crews continue working on two larger blazes. Three small fires were reported in the past 24 hours near Butte, Missoula and Fort Belknap. At the same time, firefighters continue battling the Jericho Creek Fire near Helena and the East Side Fire in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
NBCMontana
Below-average temperatures and scattered showers for the weekend
We'll continue to see westerly flow over the region this evening, keeping conditions unsettled. A few weak disturbances will move through generating some light shower activity. Snow levels will hover around 5,000 feet, keeping snow mostly confined to higher terrain, and winds will remain breezy with gusts up to 30 mph. Daytime highs will be below-average in the 50s and 60s.