Winter Storm — Blackfoot Region, Montana

2004-01-01 to 2004-01-02 · Blackfoot Region, Montana

Wider weather episode

An arctic cold front passed through northwest Montana producing widespread heavy snow and strong gusty northeast winds. Storm total snowfall ranged from 6 to 8 inches with higher amounts in the favored upslope areas, such as 12 to 16 inches from Plains to Elmo; 14 inches at Noxon; 10 inches at Polson, Big Fork and Seeley Lake; and 16 inches at Blacktail Ski Area. Strongest winds occurred the evening of January 1st, where Columbia Falls recorded gusts from the northeast at 41MPH, and Kalispell 32 MPH.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5382137. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.