Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 03:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Essex MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Light south southwest wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Light south southwest wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Essex MT
 48.2°N 113.8°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 18, 2026
3am MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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