Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 04:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Essex MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Essex MT
 48.26°N 113.69°W (Elev. 6522 ft)
2:07 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
4pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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