Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 01:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before noon, then rain showers between noon and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely before noon, then rain showers between noon and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Essex MT
 48.27°N 113.53°W (Elev. 5932 ft)
12:21 pm MDT Apr 19, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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