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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Jan 12:45 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW East Glacier Park MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. East southeast wind around 9 mph becoming north.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. East southeast wind around 9 mph becoming north.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW East Glacier Park MT
 48.35°N 113.39°W (Elev. 7700 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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