Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

50°F

10°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	NE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	48°F (9°C)
Last update	17 Mar 02:00 PM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Essex MT

This Afternoon
High: 39 °F
Chance Rain
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Chance Rain
then Rain
Likely
Wednesday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday
High: 45 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 48 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain Likely
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6800 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Friday

Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Monday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.