Winter Storm — Paradise Valley, Montana

2007-01-11 · Paradise Valley, Montana

Wider weather episode

A Pacific cold front moved through Southern Montana. Close behind this front, an arctic front swept across the forecast area bringing bitterly cold temperatures. Snow developed across the area, with the most significant accumulations over the Beartooth/Absaroka Mountains and adjacent foothills, especially on north facing slopes. In addition to the snow, gusty winds combined with very cold temperatures created dangerous wind chills of 10 to 25 degrees below zero at times. The following snow totals were received: 10 inches 5W Red Lodge(Cole Creek Snotel), 11 inches 3SSW Luther(Burnt Mountain Snotel), 9 inches 2S Red Lodge, 6 inches in Laurel, Mc Leod, Nye, and Columbus, 9 inches in Absarokee, 8 inches in Fishtail, Emigrant, and Red Lodge Ski Area and 10 inches 1W Pryor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 9836. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.