Weather Alerts For Essex, MT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 124 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 West Glacier Region- 124 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing major winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Marias Pass, Bad Rock Canyon, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Polebridge, Glacier National Park, and Essex. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&