Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Impending Winter Storm

An approaching storm will bring rain and high elevation snow to Pacific Northwest through the weekend. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Southeast today into this evening as a low strengthens over the Southeast. This system will form into a winter storm on Sunday that will bring heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast into Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Feb 01:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Essex MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 11am, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow before 11am, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy.
Friday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Essex MT
 48.28°N 113.69°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
1:01 am MST Feb 22, 2026
1am MST Feb 22, 2026-6pm MST Feb 28, 2026
 
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