Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Apr 06:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory until April 23, 06:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until April 23, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 39 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Light north northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 1pm, then snow showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before midnight. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Essex MT
 48.16°N 113.79°W (Elev. 4167 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
6am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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