
Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West
Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)
Lat: 48.28176°NLon: 113.60657°WElev: 3848.0ft.NA
42°F
6°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | SE 2 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 16 Feb 03:30 PM MST |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles WSW Essex MT
Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:00am until February 17, 05:00pm
Washington's Birthday

High: 34 °F
Slight Chance
SnowTonight

Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
Tuesday
High: 26 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
then Snow
LikelyTuesday Night

Low: -2 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday

High: 7 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night

Low: -1 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday

High: 16 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night

Low: 8 °F
Chance Snow
Friday

High: 18 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Washington's Birthday
A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 11pm, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 11 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -22. West wind 14 to 21 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. East northeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Essex MT
48.26°N 113.69°W (Elev. 6522 ft)
48.26°N 113.69°W (Elev. 6522 ft)
1:01 pm MST Feb 16, 2026
3pm MST Feb 16, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026



