Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Dec 12:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Essex MT

Flood Watch until December 11, 05:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory until December 10, 11:00am
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Flood Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Flood Watch until December 11, 05:00pm
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 10, 11:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 37. West southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 23. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 37. West southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. 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 22. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Essex MT
 48.19°N 113.51°W (Elev. 5948 ft)
2:21 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
12am MST Dec 10, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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