Blizzard — Eastern Roosevelt, Montana

2022-12-15 to 2022-12-16 · Eastern Roosevelt, Montana

Event narrative

Public reported blizzard and whiteout conditions on US Highway 2 between Brockton and Fort Kipp. Times are estimated.

Wider weather episode

A strong Colorado Low tracking northeast across the Great Plains brought areas of heavy snow to eastern Montana. As the storm departed the area, blizzard conditions occurred as strong winds developed causing blowing snow and low visibility.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066758. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.