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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

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Jan 04:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Essex MT
 48.27°N 113.53°W (Elev. 5932 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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