Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 10:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 08:00am until December 27, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 3am, then a slight chance of snow.  Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 37. Light southwest wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Low around 9. Southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 22. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 3am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 37. Light southwest wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Low around 9. Southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Essex MT
 48.28°N 113.44°W (Elev. 4656 ft)
1:01 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
10pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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