Heavy Snow in Blackfoot Region, Montana

Heavy Snow May 7, 2002 – May 8, 2002 · Blackfoot Region, Montana

The wider storm

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 5296567. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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