Winter Weather — West Glacier Region, Montana

2025-02-13 to 2025-02-15 · West Glacier Region, Montana

Event narrative

Total snowfall ranged from 2 inches in West Glacier, to 5.4 inches in Essex, and up to 6 inches at both Swan Lake and Marias Pass. Easterly winds between 8 and 13 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph between Essex and Marias Pass, caused blowing and drifting snow.

Wider weather episode

Severe driving conditions were declared across western Montana due to snow and freezing roads, resulting in moderate impacts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1239870. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.