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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 05:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 11:00pm until January 3, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5200 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6100 feet after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 4900 feet. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5200 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6100 feet after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 4900 feet. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Essex MT
 48.28°N 113.69°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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