Heavy Snow — Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Montana

2023-03-10 to 2023-03-11 · Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Montana

Event narrative

Rocky Boy Snotel reported 9 inches of snowfall for an event total.

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 1083989. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.