Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

39°F

4°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 07 Nov 03:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: A slight chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Veterans Day
A slight chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Essex MT
 48.32°N 113.7°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
1:01 pm MST Nov 7, 2025
3pm MST Nov 7, 2025-6pm MST Nov 14, 2025
 
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