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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed ENE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Jan 09:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Essex MT
 48.2°N 113.8°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 11, 2026-6pm MST Jan 17, 2026
 
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