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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

33°F

1°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 09 Jan 07:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Essex MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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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:
1:01 pm MST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 9, 2026-6pm MST Jan 16, 2026
 
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