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.

unknown precip

41°F

5°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Essex MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers likely before 9am, then rain showers.  High near 51. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.  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 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon.  Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 3pm.  Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely before 9am, then rain showers. High near 51. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 3pm. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Essex MT
 48.32°N 113.64°W (Elev. 3717 ft)
12:26 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
1am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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