Winter Storm — Paradise Valley, Montana

2012-03-06 · Paradise Valley, Montana

Event narrative

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches was reported in the Emigrant and Pine Creek areas. The heaviest snowfall was mainly on the east side of Paradise Valley.

Wider weather episode

A moist Pacific storm system moved over the Beartooth/Absaroka Mountains mainly during the morning and afternoon hours of the 6th. This system brought heavy snow to the foothills locations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 359950. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.