Avalanche — Jefferson, Montana

2022-04-28 to 2022-04-29 · Jefferson, Montana

Event narrative

Snotel Tizer Basin measured an estimated 9 inches of snow over 24 hours.

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 1023930. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.