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Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

41°F

5°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 23 Nov 07:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory November 23, 11:00pm until November 24, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 16. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West southwest wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 16. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West southwest wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thanksgiving Day
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Essex MT
 48.31°N 113.76°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Nov 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Nov 23, 2025-6pm MST Nov 29, 2025
 
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