Blizzard — Eastern Roosevelt, Montana

2022-12-25 · Eastern Roosevelt, Montana

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported blowing snow reducing visibility to an eighth mile or less. Times are estimated.

Wider weather episode

A tight regional pressure gradient funneled strong winds aloft down to the surface to easily blow around recent snowfall. Wind speeds in excess of 35 mph and visibility reduced to a quarter mile or less were most prominent in the northeast corner of the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1067915. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.