Winter Storm — Eastern Carbon, Montana

2010-11-28 to 2010-11-29 · Eastern Carbon, Montana

Event narrative

Areas around Eastern Carbon County received between 5 and 9 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A storm system moved through the Rockies and into the High Plains. Strong upslope flow resulted in accumulating snow in the foothills of the Beartooth and Absaroka Mountains. In addition, bands of moderate snow developed over the Eastern Plains of the Billings Forecast Area. Brisk north winds also caused blowing and drifting snow and poor traveling conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 267449. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.