Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

Lat: 48.28176° N Lon: 113.60657° W Elev: 3848.0 ft.

unknown precip

60°F

16°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Aug 07:15 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

West Glacier Region

Today
Areas of rain until late afternoon, then rain showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of rain after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Lows in the 50s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog in the morning. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 50s.
Labor Day
Partly cloudy. Highs in the 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 50s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.



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