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Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

41°F

5°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 05 Mar 02:01 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 36. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then rain likely between 8pm and 11pm, then rain and snow likely after 11pm. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow between 8am and 5pm, then rain and snow after 5pm. High near 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Windy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 36. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then rain likely between 8pm and 11pm, then rain and snow likely after 11pm. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow between 8am and 5pm, then rain and snow after 5pm. High near 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Essex MT
 48.38°N 113.46°W (Elev. 6056 ft)
Last Update:
1:00 pm MST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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