Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 24 Feb 03:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ESE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow before 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles ESE Essex MT
 48.15°N 113.25°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
1:01 pm MST Feb 24, 2026
4pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 3, 2026
 
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