Blizzard — Central and Se Phillips, Montana

2023-02-21 · Central and Se Phillips, Montana

Event narrative

A NWS Employee reported severe driving conditions on US Highway 2 between Saco and Hinsdale. Snowdrifts estimated at 1 foot deep were reported on multiple bridges between the locations.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific storm tracking southeast through Montana into Wyoming brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions to areas of northeastern Montana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079931. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.