Heavy Rain — Flathead, Montana

2015-02-10 · near West Glacier, Flathead, Montana

Event narrative

A rockslide was reported along US-2 just east of West Glacier, MT. The eastbound lane was blocked by softball-sized rocks. Road crews cleared debris and the road was usable again an hour later.

Wider weather episode

An exceptionally strong atmospheric river brought up to 3 inches of precipitation and well-above normal temperatures to the region. Record-breaking temperatures into the 50s occurred in many valley locations. An unusually high number of roadway rockslides was reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 554445. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.