
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
28°F
-2°C
| Humidity | 57% |
| Wind Speed | NNW 5 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 15°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Wind Chill | 22°F (-6°C) |
| Last update | 09 Mar 07:31 PM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
8 Miles NNE Essex MT
Winter Storm Watch March 11, 06:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm
Tonight

Low: 11 °F
Snow Likely
and BreezyTuesday

High: 15 °F
Snow Likely
and BreezyTuesday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
then Snow
LikelyWednesday

High: 24 °F
Snow and
BreezyWednesday Night

Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
and WindyThursday

High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and WindyThursday Night

Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and BreezyFriday

High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night

Low: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
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 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
7pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026



