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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from April 22, 06:00 PM MDT until April 23, 06:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	SE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	22°F (-6°C)
Last update	NA

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW 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: 42 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 40 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 42 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly before 11am, then snow showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light northwest wind. 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 24. 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 42. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Monday

A chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Monday Night

A slight chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.