Winter Weather — Blackfoot Region, Montana

2005-01-14 · Blackfoot Region, Montana

Wider weather episode

Portions of northwest Montana valleys experienced a combination of sleet and freezing rain, causing very icy roads and numerous vehicle accidents. Highway 93 through the Mission Valley was declared emergency travel only due to freezing rain and ice. Vehicles were reported sliding into ditches through the Mission Valley to due to icy conditions. Moderate to heavy freezing rain was reported in the Seeley Lake area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5437070. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.