Heavy Snow — Gallatin Valley, Montana

2025-04-16 to 2025-04-17 · Gallatin Valley, Montana

Event narrative

Two reports were received measuring 6 inches of snow or greater, including a coop report at MSU Bozeman of 6.6 inches new snow over 24 hours.

Wider weather episode

Large scale lift associated with a southeastward diving trough and a cold front advancing southward across the region allowed for a period of heavy snow to develop, mainly in the mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1257707. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.