Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass storm history
Storm events recorded in Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana between 1950 and 2025.
35
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
Mesonet station MTMDP MacDonald Pass (MT DOT) measured a 59 and 60 mph gust.
High Wind High Wind
Two MDT sensors (Flesher Pass and MacDonald Pass) and a NW Energy sensor (002NW Hwy 12 measured gusts in excess of 58 mph, including a peak gust of 78 mph at Flesher Pass. The sensor at MacDonald Pass measured sustained winds of 44 mph between 1145 AM and 715PM. At the NW energy …
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station Mtfps Flesher Pass MTDOT measured a 59 mph gust.
High Wind High Wind
MT DOT sensors at Flesher Pass and MacDonald Pass measured gusts in excess of 58 mph, including a peak gust of 62 mph at MacDonald Pass.
High Wind High Wind
MT DOT sensor at Flesher Pass measured a 58 mph gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
SNotel equipment at Nevada Ridge estimated 13 inches new snowfall over 24 hours ending 8 PM April 1. Criteria time is estimated.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
RAWS station LNCM8 Lincoln measured a -35F ambient temperature.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet sensor MTMDP MacDonald Pass measured a wind chill of 40F or less twice.
High Wind High Wind
An Ambient Weather Sensor measured a 67 mph gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public report of 8 to 10 inches of new snow at Great Divide Ski area.
High Wind High Wind
Ambient weather station Buckskin measured an 80 mph gust. Additionally, mesonet sensors MTMDP MacDonald Pass (66 mph) and MTM68 5 S Blossburg (58 mph) measured strong gusts.
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Ambient weather station Buckskin measured a 65 mph gust. Trained spotters in a nearby area (Different zone) reported gusts to 70 mph.
High Wind High Wind
An Ambient station (Buckskin) barely within the zone measured a gust of 65 mph. Additionally, sustained winds, averged over greater than an hour, of 40 mph at MacDonald Pass MTMDP (MT DOT) between 1130 PM MDT and 1245 AM MDT.
High Wind High Wind
Ambient weather sensor east of MacDonald Pass measured a 65 mph gust.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Marsh Creek Fire was discovered August 27th 12 miles SE of Lincoln, and was a lightning start. As of September 17, the fire achieved 151 acres burned and was 100% contained. Fuels involved included dense timber, live and beetle killed trees, and dead and downed trees.
Wildfire Wildfire
The first report of the Marsh Creek Fire was made on August 27th late afternoon/early evening. The fire was 12 miles SE of Lincoln and was a lightning start. The fire grew to 151 acres before becoming 100% contained on or around September 17. Fuels involved were dense timber, liv…
Wildfire Wildfire
USFS reported the Black Mountain Fire, 6 miles NW of Lincoln, was first reported July 29 in the afternoon. The fire grew to 182 acres before becoming fully contained August 21. The cause was undetermined and fuels involved were closed timber litter and brush on the east side of B…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The public reported 14 inches new snow 12 miles NNW of Canyon Creek. Additionally, Snotel equipment at Nevada Ridge estimated 12 inches new snow over 24 hours.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station MTM68 4.8 S Blossburg (MT-Meso) measured two gusts of 58 mph or greater, including a peak gust of 59 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snotel Equipment at Nevada Ridge estimated 10 inches new snow for the event.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snotel equipment at Nevada Ridge estimated 10 inches new snow over the duration of the event.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Public report of 10 inches near 1 WNW Marysville. Times estimated.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station mtmdp MacDonald Pass. Wind Chill of -64F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Only one report was received in total for this zone. The report came from the public near Marysville, who reported 24 inches storm total snow accumulation. The time of meting criteria is estimated.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station MTM68 4.8 S Blossburg (MT-MESO) measured a 58 mph wind gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Several SNOTEL sites estimated snowfall amounts of seven inches over an 18 hour period.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Spotter located about 11 miles west of Helena reported new snowfall of 6 inches over 12 hours.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Multiple sensors measured wind chills of -40 or less, including MTMDP MacDonald Pass which measured a wind chill of -52 F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station MTMDP MacDonald Pass and mtm68 Blossburg both measures wind chills of less than -40 F in quick succession. The minimum wind chill was at MacDonald Pass and was -51 F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet station MTMDP MacDonald Pass measured a brief wind chill of -43 F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter located about 11 miles west of Helena reported an event total snowfall between 6 and 8 inches, but stated drifting and blowing of snow made a precise measurement difficult.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Multiple sensors measured wind chills of less than -40 F, including the DOT sensor on MacDonald Pass (MTMDP) which measured a minimum wind chill of -59 F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Spotter reported 6 inches of new snow over a 10 hour period.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station MTM68 (4.8 S Blossburg) reported 64 mph wind gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Public reports 9 inches snow accumulation at Great Divide Ski Area. Additionally, later in the day, public reports of up to 18 inches storm total snow near Lincoln.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |