Winter Storm — Sheridan, Montana

2000-11-01 to 2000-11-02 · Sheridan, Montana

Wider weather episode

A major winter storm hit eastern Montana leaving over 1500 residents without power as nearly 2000 power poles snapped in half. The storm started as rain and produced several hours of sleet before changing to snow. After the ice turned to all snow, strong winds from 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph developed creating blizzard conditions with 6 to 12 inches of snow. Drifts up to 5 and 6 feet were reported in Sheridan County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5157793. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.