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Snow Squalls in the Northeast U.S. on Thursday; Heavy Rain Along the Gulf Coast

An arctic cold front will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast on Thursday, bringing moderate to heavy snow, strong winds, and possible whiteout conditions through Thursday afternoon. A storm system interacting with Gulf moisture will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the western and central Gulf Coast on Thursday. Isolated instances of flash flooding will be possible. 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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Dec 09:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Essex MT

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 27. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 18. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 27. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 18. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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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:
1:31 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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