Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 01:00 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

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: 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%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: 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. 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 chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 5am. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4200 feet. Low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
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%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
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. 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 chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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. 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
2am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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