Heavy Snow — East Glacier Park Region, Montana

2025-04-16 · East Glacier Park Region, Montana

Event narrative

Snotel equipment at Pike Creek estimated 9 inches new snow over 12 hours. Additionally, snotel equipment at Badger Pass estimated 12 inches new snow.

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 1257709. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.