Winter Storm — Southern High Plains, Montana

2024-01-16 to 2024-01-18 · Southern High Plains, Montana

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported 7.5 inches near Choteau. Times estimated.

Wider weather episode

A series of weather systems brought impactful winter weather to the area with light snow developing across north central Montana, becoming more widespread across the region. Dangerously cold wind chills persisted along the Hi-Line. Warming temperatures elsewhere led to ice jamming, resulting in flooding concerns across portions of the Treasure State.

** Isolated 9 inch snowfall report 6 WSW Forestgrove left out of report.

Re-assessed Aug/Sept of 2024 due to timing inconsistencies.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1151407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.