Winter Storm — Bighorn Canyon, Montana

2022-12-12 to 2022-12-15 · Bighorn Canyon, Montana

Event narrative

Snowfall of 6 inches and poor road conditions were reported across the area.

Wider weather episode

A major winter storm brought periods of moderate to heavy snowfall and gusty northwest winds to 45 mph. Snowfall amounts were mainly in the 6 to 12 inch range. In addition, surface observations showed prolonged reductions in visibilities below 1 mile. U.S. Highway 212 and Interstate 90 were closed for a prolonged period of time. In addition, schools instituted virtual learning and the Montana Department of Transportation urged no unnecessary travel.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066542. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.