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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 01:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:23pm until January 2, 02:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:23pm until January 2, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Essex MT
 48.38°N 113.46°W (Elev. 6056 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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