Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Avalanche Warning

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	SW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	NA

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Essex MT

Today
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Rain and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 45 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain and
Breezy then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 40 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Monday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Tuesday

Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.