HELENA — Hot and dry conditions are set to stick around through the weekend as the high pressure system moves east and flattens out. Expect winds to pick up during the hottest part of the afternoon while humidity levels drop, raising fire danger through the weekend. By early next week, a flatter pattern sets in, bringing a small chance for light rain starting Monday as weak disturbances pass through. Smoke from wildfires across the Pacific Northwest and Montana is sticking around, affecting air quality across the region. We're keeping an eye on a few weak disturbances that could bring brief chances for rain next week.