Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Avalanche Warning

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

44°F

7°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	NNW 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	19 Mar 11:00 AM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Essex MT

This Afternoon
High: 48 °F
Chance Rain
Tonight
Low: 38 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 48 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 42 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Low around 35. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Monday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Tuesday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.