Heavy Rain Across the Southern US; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains Friday, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. High elevation snow and mixed precipitation and rain in the lower elevations will impact the Pacific Northwest this weekend before a stronger system moves in early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Feb 12:46 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Essex MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 31. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 31. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Essex MT
 48.34°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6266 ft)
1:01 am MST Feb 13, 2026
1am MST Feb 13, 2026-6pm MST Feb 19, 2026
 
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