Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 01:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles W Kiowa MT

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 23. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 23. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles W Kiowa MT
 48.49°N 113.61°W (Elev. 5666 ft)
1:01 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
1pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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