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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

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Jan 05:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Essex MT
 48.28°N 113.69°W (Elev. 4800 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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