Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 02:45 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Essex MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly before noon.  Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly before noon. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Essex MT
 48.3°N 113.63°W (Elev. 3881 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
3am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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