Snow Squalls in the Northeast U.S. on Thursday; Heavy Rain Along the Gulf Coast

An arctic cold front will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast on Thursday, bringing moderate to heavy snow, strong winds, and possible whiteout conditions through Thursday afternoon. A storm system interacting with Gulf moisture will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the western and central Gulf Coast on Thursday. Isolated instances of flash flooding will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from December 5, 05:00 AM MST until December 6, 05:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	SSE 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	04 Dec 01:00 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Essex MT

Winter Storm Watch December 5, 05:00am until December 6, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: 19 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 26 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 26. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. Low around 22. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.

Sunday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.