Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

32°F

0°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 05:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Essex MT
 48.38°N 113.46°W (Elev. 6056 ft)
2:07 pm MST Jan 28, 2026
5pm MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 4, 2026
 
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