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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 09:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SE Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 11:00pm until January 3, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Windy.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles SE Essex MT
 48°N 113.22°W (Elev. 7178 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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