Winter Weather Continues in the Northeast; Frigid Temperatures for the Central and Eastern U.S.

The major winter storm will continue to impact the Northeast U.S. today with heavy snow as it shifts away from the East Coast. Frigid temperatures will impact the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. this week, and numerous record lows are forecast. Sub-zero lows are expected nearly every morning from the Northern Plains through the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Jan 01:45 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 2pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Snow likely before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Essex MT
 48.28°N 113.69°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
2:06 pm MST Jan 26, 2026
2pm MST Jan 26, 2026-6pm MST Feb 1, 2026
 
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