Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 59916
Patchy rain nearby
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Northern High Plains, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Northern High Plains, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
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46°4% rain46°3% rain44°8% rain41°4% rain
37°4% rain34°5% rain
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).
It feels like 29°F with winds near 10 mph.
46°F, 3% rain chance and 15 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.
Current temperature is 36°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 28%.
UV index is 1.
Montana weather varies from relatively dry plains to snowy mountain climates. Cold fronts, strong winds and large day-to-day temperature swings are common.
Essex is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 48.28°N latitude and 113.61°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Patchy rain nearby and 36°F in Essex, MT. Today's high is 46°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 76%, pressure is 30.02 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Sunrise is at 07:26 AM and sunset is at 07:24 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 53°F and a low near 28°F. The maximum rain chance is 11%.
