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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Jan 01:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Essex MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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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:
1:02 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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