Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Apr 03:01 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Essex MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 4am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind around 9 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. East northeast wind 10 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -4. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East northeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind around 9 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. East northeast wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -4. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East northeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Essex MT
 48.38°N 113.52°W (Elev. 7753 ft)
2:00 am MDT Apr 25, 2026
3am MDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm MDT May 1, 2026
 
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