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

35°F

2°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	SSW 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	23 Apr 02:30 PM MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW 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
This Afternoon
High: 43 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 21 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 39 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 42 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of snow before 3pm, then snow showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday

A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Monday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 3am. Snow level 4500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.