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

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 06:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Essex MT

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 9 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Essex MT
 48.26°N 113.69°W (Elev. 6522 ft)
2:07 am MST Jan 19, 2026
6am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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