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
25°F
-4°C
| Humidity | 87% |
| Wind Speed | NW 2 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 22°F (-6°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 11 Mar 10:00 AM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
10 Miles SE Essex MT
Winter Weather Advisory March 11, 10:38am 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: 29 °F
Snow Likely
then Heavy
SnowTonight
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 29 °F
Snow and
Blowing SnowThursday Night
Low: 19 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 26 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 23 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow after midnight. Low around 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 28 to 38 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 29. Windy, with a west wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 19. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 26. West wind 7 to 10 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 17. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 6800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles SE Essex MT
48.17°N 113.48°W (Elev. 5988 ft)
48.17°N 113.48°W (Elev. 5988 ft)
10:11 am MDT Mar 11, 2026
10am MDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
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