Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

47°F

8°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	13 Nov 08:45 PM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Essex MT

Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Freezing Fog
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Freezing Fog
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 33 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of freezing fog after 8am. High near 36. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of freezing fog before 8pm. Low around 30. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

Monday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Tuesday

Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Tuesday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Wednesday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.