Meteorologist: ‘Latest Cold Snap Not Considered Abnormal’

The frigid temperatures that have made being outside almost unbearable in Sheridan the last few days are not as uncommon as one would think for this time of year. Meteorologist Shawn Palmquist with the National Weather Service in Billings said although it’s been 14 years, it isn’t that out of the ordinary to be this cold in December.

Palmquist said temperatures will turn around quickly this weekend with highs expected to be in the mid 30’s Saturday and mid to upper 40’s on Christmas Day. The milder weather is expected to last through the early part of the New Year.