Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WNW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 16 Apr 01:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory until April 16, 06:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until April 16, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow between 9pm and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. West northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow between 9pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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. Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Essex MT
 48.31°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6906 ft)
12:22 pm MDT Apr 16, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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