Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. 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

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	WNW 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	03 Dec 12:00 PM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Essex MT

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

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 27 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 26 °F
Snow Likely
Sunday
High: 32 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 27. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.