Super Typhoon Sinlaku to Impact the Marianas and Guam; Severe Weather Threat from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes

Super Typhoon Sinlaku will bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain/flooding, and thunderstorms to the Marianas Islands into Wednesday. Tropical Storm conditions are likely over Guam. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are likely across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region with potential for large to very large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes through Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Apr 01:30 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight.  Low around 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 32. Southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Essex MT
 48.26°N 113.69°W (Elev. 6522 ft)
12:22 pm MDT Apr 13, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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