Heavy Snow — Richland, Montana

2023-10-24 to 2023-10-27 · Richland, Montana

Event narrative

Across Richland County, measured snowfall amounts ranged from 8.5 to 9.0 inches. The greatest amount of 9.0 inches was measured by a COOP Observer at 2 S Sidney. Times are estimated.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough combined with atmospheric moisture from the Pacific, led to an early season snowstorm which generated heavy snow across much of northeast Montana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1139947. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.