Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Severe Weather for the Plains; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada

Heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding will continue to impact Hawaii through Monday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in parts of Texas and the southern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes. Heavy mountain snow continues in California's Sierra Nevada and rain with gusty winds to lower elevations. Super Typhoon Sinlaku will impact the Marianas through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 12 Apr 12:30 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. East southeast wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 8 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy, with a west southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 27. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 8 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy, with a west southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Essex MT
 48.38°N 113.52°W (Elev. 7753 ft)
12:22 pm MDT Apr 12, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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