Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

43°F

6°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Feb 07:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory until February 24, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 24, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 31. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 31. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Essex MT
 48.28°N 113.63°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
1:01 am MST Feb 23, 2026
7am MST Feb 23, 2026-6pm MST Mar 1, 2026
 
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