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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

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 93%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 01:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Essex MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:19am until January 2, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:19am until January 2, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Patchy fog before noon. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 2pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. Patchy fog before 11am. Snow level 4900 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3900 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Patchy fog. Snow level 4000 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Patchy fog before noon. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 2pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. Patchy fog before 11am. Snow level 4900 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3900 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Essex MT
 48.3°N 113.63°W (Elev. 3881 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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