Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Avalanche Warning

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

57°F

14°C

Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	E 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	19 Mar 01:00 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Essex MT

This Afternoon
High: 41 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Breezy. Rain
Likely then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Snow level 7600 feet rising to 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 9100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday Night

A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Tuesday

Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.