Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 10:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Essex MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Essex MT
 48.27°N 113.53°W (Elev. 5932 ft)
2:07 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
11pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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