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
22°F
-6°C
| Humidity | 91% |
| Wind Speed | SE 0 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 20°F (-7°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 11 Mar 03:01 AM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
8 Miles NNE 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: 10 °F
Snow Likely
and Blowing
SnowWednesday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowWednesday Night
Low: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 23 °F
Snow and
Blowing SnowThursday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow and
Blowing SnowFriday
High: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowFriday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -9. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 10am. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 19. Windy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 29 mph increasing to 33 to 38 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a west wind 36 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 17. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 37 mph decreasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Essex MT
48.38°N 113.52°W (Elev. 7753 ft)
48.38°N 113.52°W (Elev. 7753 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 11, 2026
3am MDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
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