Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 25 Mar 03:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Essex MT

Wind Advisory March 25, 08:00am until March 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Essex MT
 48.27°N 113.53°W (Elev. 5932 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
4am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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