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Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Dangerous Heat in the Southern and Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. over the next couple of days, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern and western U.S. through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, where dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 24 Jun 04:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind around 11 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 8 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. High near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely after midnight. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 8 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. High near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely after midnight. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 8900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Essex MT
 48.43°N 113.57°W (Elev. 8068 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm MDT Jun 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Jun 24, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 1, 2026
 
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