Heavy Snow — Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Montana

2023-02-14 · Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

Snotel automated equipment at Rocker Peak estimated 7 inches of snow over 7 hours. Station elevation: 7857 ft.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific front brought snow and colder temps to Southwest Montana. A Canadian front then dropped south, reinforcing the system with another push of snow across all mountain ranges.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1073959. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.