Heavy Snow — Blackfoot Region, Montana

2002-05-07 to 2002-05-08 · Blackfoot Region, Montana

Wider weather episode

A 36-hour heavy snow event brought up to a half foot of snow to valley areas stretching from Flathead Lake to Missoula and Hamilton. Snowfall in the mountains ranged from 6-12 inches to over 2 feet in Flathead County. Some totals include, Missoula 6 inches, Butte 5 inches, Lolo Pass and Warm Springs 9 inches, Marias Pass Summit 10 inches, Pike Creek 15.5 inches, and Badger Pass 31 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5296567. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.