Weather Alerts For Essex, MT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 710 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 West Glacier Region- 710 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate to isolated major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 8 inches at Marias Pass, 2 and 4 inches at West Glacier, and 8 to 12 inches above Marias Pass. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Polebridge, and Essex. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. 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 Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. &&