Prolonged dangerous winter storm conditions in the high country of western Montana and north-central Idaho later this week with localized damaging winds
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
BNSF Java East (JVEMT)
Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.NA
21°F
-6°C
| Humidity | 90% |
| Wind Speed | ESE 1 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 18°F (-8°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 11 Mar 01:00 AM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
19 Miles ESE Essex MT
Winter Weather Advisory until March 11, 06:00pm
Winter Storm Warning March 11, 06:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 15 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 36 °F
Snow and
Blowing SnowThursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing SnowFriday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
A slight chance of snow before 3am, then snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 34. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow between 9pm and 5am. Low around 27. Windy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 21 mph increasing to 21 to 31 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and noon. High near 36. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 23. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles ESE Essex MT
48.15°N 113.25°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
48.15°N 113.25°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
12:22 am MDT Mar 11, 2026
1am MDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
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