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Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

unknown precip

41°F

5°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 05 Mar 02:01 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW East Glacier Park MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy, with a west southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 35. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy, with a west southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 35. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW East Glacier Park MT
 48.41°N 113.37°W (Elev. 6526 ft)
Last Update:
1:00 pm MST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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