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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. 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 95%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Oct 10:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WNW Essex MT

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WNW Essex MT
 48.33°N 113.77°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 am MDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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