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
24°F
-4°C
| Humidity | 94% |
| Wind Speed | W 0 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 22°F (-6°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 10 Mar 08:30 PM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
10 Miles WSW Kiowa 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
Tonight
Low: 10 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowThursday Night
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowFriday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -6. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 20. Windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 33 to 38 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 26. Windy, with a west wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 32 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 17. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
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 39. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Kiowa MT
48.48°N 113.51°W (Elev. 6847 ft)
48.48°N 113.51°W (Elev. 6847 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
8pm MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
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