Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Nov 01:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then rain and snow.  Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Essex MT
 48.32°N 113.67°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
1:02 pm MST Nov 20, 2025
1pm MST Nov 20, 2025-6pm MST Nov 26, 2025
 
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