Winter Storm — Blackfoot Region, Montana

2003-02-16 to 2003-02-17 · Blackfoot Region, Montana

Wider weather episode

Winter storm brought heavy snow and gusty southwest winds to the mountains of northwest and west central Montana. Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 inches at Banfield Mountain and Poorman Creek, 8 inches at Bear Mountain, 9 inches at Lookout Passand Marshall Mountain Ski Resorts, to 19 inches at Lolo Pass. Southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of snow and reduced visibility.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5343050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.