Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 10:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after noon. Sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Essex MT
 48.31°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6906 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 17, 2026
10am MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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