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Tracking Weekend Storm Impacts

A storm and trailing cold front will continue to slowly move through the Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. through this weekend with widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Some snow and a wintry mix is occurring today to the north. A fast-moving clipper storm may bring several inches of snow to the north-central Plains, Midwest, eastern Great Lakes, and Northeast regions this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

Lat: 48.28176°NLon: 113.60657°WElev: 3848.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Dec 09:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Bigfork MT

Winter Storm Watch December 5, 05:00pm until December 7, 08:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 2am. Low around 24. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 8pm. Low around 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. High near 28. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Patchy blowing snow. High near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 2am. Low around 24. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 8pm. Low around 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. High near 28. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Patchy blowing snow. High near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NE Bigfork MT
 48.19°N 113.89°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Dec 5, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 5, 2025-6pm MST Dec 11, 2025
 
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