Prolonged dangerous winter storm conditions in the high country of western Montana and north-central Idaho later this week with localized damaging winds
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)
Lat: 48.28176°NLon: 113.60657°WElev: 3848.0ft.unknown precip
23°F
-5°C
| Humidity | 90% |
| Wind Speed | SSE 0 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 20°F (-7°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 11 Mar 04:30 AM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
10 Miles NE Essex MT
Winter Weather Advisory until March 11, 06:00pm
Winter Storm Warning March 11, 06:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 31 °F
Snow and
Blowing SnowThursday Night
Low: 19 °F
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing SnowFriday
High: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 22. Windy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 21 mph increasing to 27 to 37 mph. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 31. Windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 19. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 6800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Essex MT
48.38°N 113.46°W (Elev. 6056 ft)
48.38°N 113.46°W (Elev. 6056 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 11, 2026
4am MDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
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