Winter Storm — Eastern Carbon, Montana

2018-03-03 to 2018-03-04 · Eastern Carbon, Montana

Event narrative

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches was reported across the area.

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 745026. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.