Weather Alerts For Essex, MT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1019 AM MST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER HEADLINE UPDATES... .The cold front is moving south with significantly decreased precipitation behind it. Colder air and periods of snow showers will continue across the region through much of Saturday. West Glacier Region- 1019 AM MST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Snowfall rates will pick back up late this evening into the overnight period. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Essex, Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Polebridge, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&