Heavy Snow — Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Montana

2024-02-26 · Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

Snotel equipment at both Shower Falls and Carrot Basin estimated double digit new snow. Shower Falls estimated 11 inches new snow, while Carrot Basin estimated 10 inches new snow. Additionally, Big Sky Resort reported 9 inches new snow at Bavaria.

Wider weather episode

Ample moisture ahead of and behind a Canadian cold front resulted in heavy snow, mainly in the mountains, but in the Gallatin Valley as well. Snow squalls were forecast to be possible, but none were observed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153769. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.