Heavy Snow — Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Montana

2023-03-10 to 2023-03-11 · Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station Elk Peak Snotel reported 10 inches of snowfall. 9 inches fell by 5 AM on the 11th.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific low pressure system brought accumulating snowfall to much of Southwest, Central, and North Central Montana. The passage of an associated cold front also brought gusty winds to much of the area, especially through the valleys of Southwest Montana, where heavier snow occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1083735. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.