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

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Essex MT

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. North wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. North wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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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 am MST Jan 19, 2026
11am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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