Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Apr 06:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SE Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory until April 23, 06:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until April 23, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SE Essex MT
 48.17°N 113.48°W (Elev. 5988 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
7am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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