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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 02:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Essex MT
 48°N 113.22°W (Elev. 7178 ft)
Last Update:
2:07 pm MST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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