Winter Storm — Eastern Carbon, Montana

2017-09-21 to 2017-09-22 · Eastern Carbon, Montana

Event narrative

Snowfall amounts around 4 to 6 inches occurred across the area. The early, wet snow on trees caused downed tree limbs and power lines.

Wider weather episode

The seasons first winter storm occurred across the Beartooth/Absaroka foothills and adjacent plains. The coldest air of the season ushered in high temperatures in the 30s and 40s. This combined with a moist, upslope flow, brought accumulating snow to portions of the Billings Forecast area. Trees were fully foliaged, so the heavy, wet snow resulted in numerous downed tree limbs which also resulted in downed power lines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 718812. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.