Heavy Snow — Gallatin Valley, Montana

2024-03-01 · Gallatin Valley, Montana

Event narrative

Several reports were received of 6 to 7 inches of heavy, wet snow in the far southern end of Bozeman.

Wider weather episode

A series of cold fronts and or upper level disturbances resulted in periods of snow early in March, primarily across Central and Southwest Montana. There were heavier bursts at times, especially around West Yellowstone and in the Helena Valley. One snow squall was observed in the Gallatin Valley the night of March 2 into March 3.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1166478. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.