Northwest Beaverhead County storm history
Storm events recorded in Northwest Beaverhead County, Montana between 1950 and 2025.
28
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
RAWS station WRSM8 and mesonet station MTBHP Big Hole Pass (MT DOT) measured gusts at or in excess of 58 mph, including a peak gust of 74 mph at Wise River. Big Hole Pass also measured sustained winds, averaging 41 mph, from 931AM MST through 335 PM MST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Three snotels estimated new snowfall of 9 inches or greater, including Darkhorse Lake (10 inches), Bloody Dick (9 inches), and Mule Creek (10 inches).
Wildfire Wildfire
The Sawlog fire was discovered the afternoon of May 1 in the area west of Wise River and northeast of Wisdom (Around 15 miles NE) in the Sawlog creek drainage. The cause of the fire was undetermined, with fuels involved being timber, sagebrush, and short grass. The fire grew to 2…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
RAWS sensor WRSM8 Wise River measured a wind chill of -40 F. A sensor in Wisdom also measured criteria cold.
High Wind High Wind
RAWS station WRSM8 Wise River measured two gusts of 58 mph or greater, including a peak gust of 58 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station MTBHP Big Hole Pass (MT DOT) measured a 63 mph gust as the front passed through.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Grouse Fire was a lightning start 10 miles SW of Wise River MT in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The fire started July 25th and at the time of completion of operational objectives, grew to 6,228 acres in total. Fuels involved include subalpine fir, heavy timber, an…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Grouse Fire in the Pioneers (10 miles SW of Wise River) began July 25th, with cause being undetermined at the time of writing. As of mid October the fire is 6,228 acres and is for the most part contained, though residual heat is noted along the fire perimeter. Fuels involved …
Wildfire Wildfire
The Big Hollow Fire 36 miles SW of Dillon began August 23rd, with cause undetermined at this time. The fire grew to 3,449 acres before becoming 100% contained as of September 9, 2024. Fuels involved include tall grass, timber, and brush.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Grouse Fire in the Pioneers (10 miles SW of Wise River) began July 25th, with cause being undetermined at the time of writing. As of late September the fire is 6,009 acres and is 50% contained. Fuels involved include subalpine fir, heavy timber, and large amounts of dead and …
Wildfire Wildfire
The Grouse Fire in the Pioneers (10 miles SW of Wise River) began July 25th, with cause being undetermined at the time of writing. As of late September the fire is 6,009 acres and is 50% contained. Fuels involved include subalpine fir, heavy timber, and large amounts of dead and …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snotel equipment at Darkhorse Lake estimated 8 inches new snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Tw reports of criteria snow were received. The first report, from Maverick Ski area, reported 9 inches new snow. The second report was from the Slagamelt Snotel, which estimated 10 inches new snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Estimated 9 inches of new snow in the past 48 hours via NOHRSC. Times estimated.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Trained spotter reported an overnight low of -55F on a personal weather station.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Multiple snotels measured snow reaching winter storm warning criteria, including Lemhi Ridge, Darkhorse Lake, and Slagamelt Lakes. The highest accumulation was at the Darkhorse Lake Snotel, which estimated 9 inches new snow in 24 hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Site at Darkhorse Lake estimated 15 inches of snow over a 24 hour period and 8 inches over a 12 hour period at Bloody Dick.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet Station MTBHP Big Hole Pass measured a wind chill of -49 F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station MTBHP Big Hole Pass measured wind chills less than -40 F on two instances, including a minimum of -45 F.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station WRSM8 Wise River RAWS measured a lone gust of 58 mph.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
COOP observer located near Wisdom reported a minimum air temperature of -46 F. Images of a reliable digital sensor about 2 miles west of Wisdom measured an air temperature of -52 F at 7:30 AM MST. A sensor about 6 miles southwest of Wisdom recorded an air temperature of -40 F.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter located about 4 miles north of Polaris reported an event total snow amount of 16 inches. SNOTEL automated equipment at Darkhorse Lake estimated 15 inches of snow over a 36-hour period. 8 inches of snow fell over the first 12-hours. Elevation of the station was 8,484 fee…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Only one station measured a wind chill less than -40 F which was the Wise River RAWS (WRSM8) Which measured a minimum wind chill of -46 F.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Very strong winds occurred during a winter storm. The Wise River Raws (WRSM8) measured a 60 mph gust. Several additional sites across nearby areas gusted around 50mph at times during the event.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station WRSM8 (Wise River) reported 61 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station MTBHP (Big Hole Pass) reported 59 mph wind gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snotel Darkhorse Lake observed 12 inches new snow storm total.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Trail Ridge Fire began in late August across extreme northwest Beaverhead County, approximately 22 miles northwest of Wisdom, near the Beaverhead/Ravalli County line. 18,138 acres burned across the two counties with the cause of the fire being officially listed as lightning. …
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |