Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 10:45 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Essex MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 9 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 13 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 9 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 14 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 13 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Essex MT
 48.31°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6906 ft)
2:07 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
11pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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