Winter Storm — Judith Gap, Montana

2018-03-03 to 2018-03-04 · Judith Gap, Montana

Event narrative

Snowfall of 8 inches along with severe driving conditions were reported. Highway 191 was closed from Harlowton to Judith Gap.

Wider weather episode

A very strong early March storm system moved across the northern Rockies during the first few days of the month. Strong jet dynamics, Pacific moisture aloft, along with a strong surface low across central Wyoming all resulted in heavy snow and strong gusty winds across portions of the Billings Forecast Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 745009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.