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

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	WNW 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	03 Dec 03:45 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Essex MT

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

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 18 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 22 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 18. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly between 10pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 22. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.

Sunday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.