Heavy Snow — Beaverhead, Montana

2022-04-27 to 2022-04-28 · Beaverhead, Montana

Event narrative

Snotel Bloody Dick measured an estimated 10 inches of snow over 24 hours. This Snotel is at 7570 ft elevation.

Wider weather episode

A broad upper trough in place across the western CONUS gained a negative tilt as a shortwave traversed through it. A mid level low spread across the region bringing snow, but was an overall disappointment in terms of overall QPF/total snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1023929. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.