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Prolonged dangerous winter storm conditions in the high country of western Montana and north-central Idaho later this week with localized damaging winds

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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Mar 03:45 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Essex MT

Winter Storm Watch March 11, 06:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Essex MT
 48.34°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6266 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 am MDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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