Winter Storm in West Glacier Region, Montana

Winter Storm March 11, 2026 – March 14, 2026 · West Glacier Region, Montana

What the National Weather Service wrote

Montana Department of Transportation in West Glacier reported 10 downed trees. They received 2 feet of snow in Essex, 14 inches at Marias Pass. Chains were required on Marias Pass on March 11 at 21:12. Winds gusted to 49 mph near the Marias Pass summit.

The wider storm

An impressive, long-duration atmospheric river brought copious snowfall and high winds to western Montana. Some high-elevation areas received a few feet of snow. Impacts from this storm included power outages and impacts to travel.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1316248. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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