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
- Winter Storm Warning in effect from March 12, 09:00 AM MDT until March 14, 12:00 PM MDT
- Winter Storm Warning in effect from March 11, 06:00 PM MDT until March 12, 12:00 AM MDT
- Winter Weather Advisory until March 11, 06:00 PM MDT
- Avalanche Watch
- Blizzard Warning in effect from March 12, 12:00 AM MDT until March 12, 09:00 AM MDT
Current conditions at
BNSF Java East (JVEMT)
Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.NA
23°F
-5°C
| Humidity | 91% |
| Wind Speed | NW 1 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 21°F (-6°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 11 Mar 09:00 AM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
19 Miles ESE Essex MT
Winter Weather Advisory March 11, 09:59am until March 11, 06:00pm
Winter Storm Warning March 12, 09:00am until March 14, 12:00pm
Blizzard Warning March 12, 12:00am until March 12, 09:00am
Winter Storm Warning March 11, 06:00pm until March 12, 12:00am
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
SnowTonight
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 35 °F
Snow and
Blowing SnowThursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing SnowFriday
High: 31 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 9 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow between 9pm and 5am. Low around 27. Windy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 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 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and noon. High near 35. 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 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 22. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 31. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
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)
9:41 am MDT Mar 11, 2026
9am MDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
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