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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Feb 06:16 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory until February 9, 11:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 9, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Essex MT
 48.38°N 113.52°W (Elev. 7753 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 am MST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Feb 9, 2026-6pm MST Feb 15, 2026
 
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