Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Severe Weather for the Plains; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada

Heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding will continue to impact Hawaii through Monday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in parts of Texas and the southern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes. Heavy mountain snow continues in California's Sierra Nevada and rain with gusty winds to lower elevations. Super Typhoon Sinlaku will impact the Marianas through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SE 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 05:30 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly after 3pm.  High near 36. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 36. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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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 pm MDT Apr 12, 2026
5pm MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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