Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

Lat: 48.28176°NLon: 113.60657°WElev: 3848.0ft.

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Mar 04:16 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -4. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. South wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -4. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 27. South wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Essex MT
 48.26°N 113.69°W (Elev. 6522 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 31, 2026
4am MDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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