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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Severe Weather for the Plains; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada

Heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding will continue to impact Hawaii through Monday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in parts of Texas and the southern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes. Heavy mountain snow continues in California's Sierra Nevada and rain with gusty winds to lower elevations. Super Typhoon Sinlaku will impact the Marianas through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed E 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 01:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then rain likely between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 3am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then rain likely between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 3am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Essex MT
 48.27°N 113.53°W (Elev. 5932 ft)
Last Update:
12:22 pm MDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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