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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Jan 10:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Essex MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Essex MT
 48.26°N 113.69°W (Elev. 6522 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 15, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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