Værmelding for Essex Post Office

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:35PM MST until February 18 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT* WHAT...Heavy snow. Likelihood of developing or ongoing majorimpacts from blowing and drifting of snow along Highway 2. Themain impact area of this warning is in the Swan Valley whereadditional heavy snow is expected. Additional snow accumulations 4to 9 inches in the Swan Valley.* WHERE...Marias Pass, Polebridge, Essex, Bad Rock Canyon, andHighway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake.* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MAJOR impacts fromsnow, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities.Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in theimpacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions toinfrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impactthe Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes, especially overhigher passes.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

National Weather Service