Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Avalanche Warning

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

56°F

13°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	SE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	19 Mar 01:31 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Kiowa MT

This Afternoon
High: 41 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Partly
Cloudy
Monday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 9000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Snow. High near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday Night

A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Tuesday

Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.