Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather from the Central US to the Northeast; Late-Season Snow in the Northwest

Sinlaku continues to bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain/flooding, and storm surge to the Marianas. Showers and severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley and to the Central/Southern Plains through Thursday. A front will produce late-season snowfall over the Cascades and Northern Rockies and coastal rain over the Northwest Coast through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

33°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Apr 05:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Bigfork MT

Winter Weather Advisory until April 16, 09:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until April 16, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 29. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 25. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 25. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Bigfork MT
 48.13°N 113.91°W (Elev. 6417 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 15, 2026
5am MDT Apr 15, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 21, 2026
 
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