Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 10:46 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles N Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before noon, then rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 8100 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery.

    Low: 22 °F

    Blustery.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Blustery.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before noon, then rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 8100 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Blustery.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles N Essex MT
 48.43°N 113.57°W (Elev. 8068 ft)
2:00 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
11am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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