
Likelihood of HISTORIC Northern Rockies 3-5 day precipitation and snowmelt this week in some valleys and west slopes resulting in poor drainage ponding and stream flooding threats along with rockslides. Several feet of heavy snow above 8000 feet possible.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)
Lat: 48.28176°NLon: 113.60657°WElev: 3848.0ft.unknown precip
37°F
3°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | S 1 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 35°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 09 Dec 08:00 AM MST |
Extended Forecast for
13 Miles NE Bigfork MT
Flood Watch until December 11, 05:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 9, 11:00am
Winter Weather Advisory December 10, 12:00am until December 10, 11:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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Today

High: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and WindyTonight
Low: 23 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Heavy SnowWednesday

High: 34 °F
Rain/Snow and
BreezyWednesday Night

Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow and
BreezyThursday
High: 33 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy then
Heavy SnowThursday Night

Low: 19 °F
Snow
Friday

High: 29 °F
Snow
Friday Night

Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. High near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NE Bigfork MT
48.19°N 113.89°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
48.19°N 113.89°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
1:02 am MST Dec 9, 2025
8am MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 15, 2025



