Tracking Areas of Winter Weather and Heavy Rainfall

A cold front will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. today, bringing areas of snow and snow squalls which can bring rapid reductions to visibility and slick roads. A storm system will shift from the northern Gulf Coast through the Southeast U.S. today through Friday with areas of heavy to excessive rainfall and light snow further north. Heavy snow is also expected in the Rockies. 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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	NW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	04 Dec 09:45 AM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Essex MT

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 28 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 30 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 35 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 30. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. Low around 23. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 31. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Monday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Tuesday

Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 37.