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Prolonged dangerous winter storm conditions in the high country of western Montana and north-central Idaho later this week with localized damaging winds

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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Mar 12:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ESE Essex MT

Winter Storm Watch March 11, 06:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of snow before 1am, then snow likely after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 27. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 33. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow before 1am, then snow likely after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 27. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 33. West southwest wind 10 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. Low around 28. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ESE Essex MT
 48.15°N 113.25°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 am MDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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