Erik Johnson

Montana

Meteorologist at KRTV-TV (Great Falls, MT)

Meteorologist @KRTV, NJ born & raised, SUNY Oswego ‘20 🏳️‍🌈

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Cloudy, chilly Thursday before sun comes back

1 week ago | krtv.com | Erik Johnson

It was a wintry morning across Montana, as many areas woke up to fresh snow, and the entire state had chilly temperatures in the 10s and 20s. East Glacier received 9 inches of snow, while Stanford picked up 2.5 inches. For today, expect scattered brief rain or snow showers, possibly mixed with some graupel, throughout the day. Daytime highs will only reach the upper 30s and low to mid 40s. We will dry out and warm up on Friday and Saturday, with lots of sunshine likely on both days.
Trending News (Thursday, April 17, 2025)

1 week ago | krtv.com | Shiksha Mahtani |Erik Johnson

Wishing everyone a good day! Here are some things to know for today: WEATHER: Chilly with scattered rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy. Daytime highs in the upper 30s and low to mid 40s. A cold northerly breeze sustained between 10 and 25 mph gusting to 30 mph. Montana Ag Network: the impact of the Milk River Project. Click here. Great Falls woman sentenced for trafficking meth in the community. Click here. 3 dead after car crashes into school bus in Big Horn County. Click here.
70s to snow in Montana

1 week ago | krtv.com | Erik Johnson

We're going from 70s yesterday to snow across the area today as a cold front from Canada passes through our area. Snow is falling along the Rocky Mountain Front and precipitation will become more widespread as we go through the afternoon. It'll reach the Great Falls area by lunchtime and the Lewistown and Helena areas by late afternoon. Most areas will switch over to snow this afternoon and evening as colder air works its way into our area.
Spring storm impacts Montana Wednesday & Thursday

1 week ago | krtv.com | Erik Johnson

A top 10 spring day in central Montana on Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. It'll be a bit breezy, with sustained winds between 10 and 20 mph. A powerful cold front moves into northern parts of Montana late tonight and will gradually drift south across the state on Wednesday. Precipitation will begin as rain in the lower elevations but will transition to snow as the day progresses.
Trending News (Tuesday, April 15, 2025)

1 week ago | krtv.com | Shiksha Mahtani |Erik Johnson

Wishing everyone a good day! Here are some things to know for today: WEATHER: Sunny and a bit breezy. Some high clouds moving in during the evening. Sustained west-southwest winds between 10 and 20 mph. Daytime highs in the upper 60s and low to mid 70s. Old Chicago opens in Great Falls with crowd and cheers. Click here. Man kills charging grizzly bear near Dupuyer. Click here. Overnight house fire in Great Falls (April 2025). Click here.
Warmer weather to start the week, then winter weather returns

1 week ago | krtv.com | Erik Johnson

We've started the morning chilly with a few light snow showers impacting eastern Montana, while skies are clear further east central Montana. Today will be mainly sunny and mild, with highs spiking into upper 50s and lower 60s, slightly above our average highs of the mid 50s. A ridge of high pressure is building into the state and will move across the area tomorrow, further warming temperatures into the low to mid 70s.
Trending News (Monday, April 14, 2025)

1 week ago | krtv.com | Shiksha Mahtani |Erik Johnson

Wishing everyone a good day! Here are some things to know for today: WEATHER: Sunny and calm. West-southwest wind sustained at 5-10 mph. Eye On Great Falls (April 2025). Click here. Children's Museum of Montana hosts pop-up event and announces new name. Click here. Two children found safe after vehicle they were in was stolen in Billings. Click here. 2 people arraigned in Great Falls on immigration charges. Click here. Walleyes Unlimited works to improve Wadsworth Park in Great Falls. Click here.
Weekend storm brings gusty winds and a little snow

1 week ago | krtv.com | Erik Johnson

We're warming up again ahead of an approaching cold front, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 60s and lower 70s in central Montana, and low to mid 70s in eastern Montana. Increasing clouds and wind as the front moves through today. A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for most of Phillips County and Valley County from 12 PM to 8 PM Friday. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY is also in effect for Fort Peck Lake during the same timeframe.
Trending News (Friday, April 11, 2025)

1 week ago | krtv.com | Shiksha Mahtani |Erik Johnson

Happy National Pet Day!! Wishing everyone a good day! Here are some things to know for today: WEATHER: Increasing clouds. Breezy with sustained west-southwest winds at 10-25 mph gusting to 35 mph. Daytime highs in the low to mid 60s for the Rocky Mountain Front, upper 60s and lower 70s in central Montana and low to mid 70s in eastern Montana. Update on Wednesday's shooting in Great Falls. Click here. Road work set to begin on 6th Street NW and 6th Street SW. Click here.
Warm and dry before precipitation returns this weekend

2 weeks ago | krtv.com | Erik Johnson

We've got an amazing day of weather ahead in central and eastern Montana, with mainly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s, along with lighter winds compared to the last couple of days!A high pressure ridge is parked over the West, but it will start to push east on Friday allowing for additional clouds and even an isolated shower or storm along the Continental Divide. It will still be quite warm with most areas climbing into the upper 60s and lower 70s again.