Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed E 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-17°F (-27°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:21pm until February 19, 08:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:21pm until February 19, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 9pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. East northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -4. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 12. Calm wind.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -4. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Essex MT
 48.16°N 113.79°W (Elev. 4167 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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