Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 06:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Essex MT

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

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

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 4500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 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 42. 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 22. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Essex MT
 48.32°N 113.64°W (Elev. 3717 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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