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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:38am until January 2, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:38am until January 2, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Essex MT
 48.31°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6906 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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