Station Overview Station Location
Station Number MT-RV-7 Latitude 46.320898
Station Name Corvallis 4.2 ENE Longitude -114.025166
County Ravalli Elevation (ft) 4282



Month 30 Yr Avg by PRISM Total Prcp Sum Days Covered By All Observations Daily Prcp Sum Daily Observation Count Multiday Prcp Sum Days Covered by Multiday Observations Multiday Observation Count Days With Prcp Days With Trace Total Snowfall Days With Snowfall Days With Snow On Ground
Oct 14 0.85 1.04 31 1.04 31 0.00 0 0 9 4 0.0 0 0
Nov 14 0.96 2.56 30 2.56 30 0.00 0 0 15 3 9.8 6 14
Dec 14 0.84 1.40 31 1.40 31 0.00 0 0 12 8 6.0 7 7
Jan 15 0.95 0.32 31 0.32 31 0.00 0 0 7 8 2.8 5 11
Feb 15 0.81 0.69 28 0.69 28 0.00 0 0 9 8 3.9 3 5
March 15 1.15 0.37 31 0.37 31 0.00 0 0 5 9 2.6 2 3
April 15 1.42 0.73 30 0.73 30 0.00 0 0 9 7 5.1 4 2
May 15 2.02 1.86 31 1.86 31 0.00 0 0 11 4 0.0 0 0
June 15 2.28 1.13 30 1.13 28 0.00 2 1 4 4 0.0 0 0
July 15 1.17 1.23 31 1.23 31 0.00 0 0 10 3 0.0 0 0
Aug 15 1.12 0.40 31 0.40 31 0.00 0 0 5 6 0.0 0 0
Sept 15 1.12 0.89 30 0.89 30 0.00 0 0 8 1 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 14.69" 12.62" 365 days 12.62" 363 0.00" 2 days 1 104 days 65 days 30.2" 27 days 42 days



Days in Water Year Cell Color Key
        Daily Observation with Prcp         Missing Day
        Multiday Observation         Daily/Multiday Observation Conflict

Day of Year Daily Prcp Multiday Prcp
10/1/2014 0.01
10/2/2014 0.00
10/3/2014 0.00
10/4/2014 0.00
10/5/2014 0.00
10/6/2014 0.00
10/7/2014 0.00
10/8/2014 0.00
10/9/2014 0.00
10/10/2014 0.00
10/11/2014 0.00
10/12/2014 0.29
10/13/2014 T
10/14/2014 0.00
10/15/2014 0.00
10/16/2014 0.04
10/17/2014 0.00
10/18/2014 0.00
10/19/2014 0.00
10/20/2014 0.00
10/21/2014 T
10/22/2014 0.43
10/23/2014 0.00
10/24/2014 0.11
10/25/2014 0.05
10/26/2014 0.01
10/27/2014 T
10/28/2014 T
10/29/2014 0.09
10/30/2014 0.01
10/31/2014 0.00
11/1/2014 0.00
11/2/2014 0.82
11/3/2014 T
11/4/2014 0.00
11/5/2014 0.02
11/6/2014 0.00
11/7/2014 0.03
11/8/2014 0.00
11/9/2014 0.00
11/10/2014 0.24
11/11/2014 0.08
11/12/2014 0.00
11/13/2014 0.00
11/14/2014 0.02
11/15/2014 0.07
11/16/2014 0.00
11/17/2014 0.00
11/18/2014 0.00
11/19/2014 0.00
11/20/2014 0.00
11/21/2014 T
11/22/2014 0.11
11/23/2014 0.03
11/24/2014 0.02
11/25/2014 0.04
11/26/2014 0.96
11/27/2014 T
11/28/2014 0.02
11/29/2014 0.09
11/30/2014 0.01
12/1/2014 0.00
12/2/2014 T
12/3/2014 0.00
12/4/2014 0.11
12/5/2014 0.05
12/6/2014 0.00
12/7/2014 0.05
12/8/2014 0.00
12/9/2014 0.00
12/10/2014 0.00
12/11/2014 T
12/12/2014 0.00
12/13/2014 0.06
12/14/2014 0.01
12/15/2014 0.01
12/16/2014 0.00
12/17/2014 T
12/18/2014 0.00
12/19/2014 T
12/20/2014 0.03
12/21/2014 0.33
12/22/2014 0.38
12/23/2014 0.03
12/24/2014 0.00
12/25/2014 0.25
12/26/2014 T
12/27/2014 T
12/28/2014 T
12/29/2014 0.09
12/30/2014 T
12/31/2014 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2015 0.00
1/2/2015 0.00
1/3/2015 0.04
1/4/2015 0.00
1/5/2015 0.06
1/6/2015 T
1/7/2015 0.00
1/8/2015 0.00
1/9/2015 T
1/10/2015 T
1/11/2015 T
1/12/2015 0.10
1/13/2015 0.01
1/14/2015 0.00
1/15/2015 0.00
1/16/2015 T
1/17/2015 T
1/18/2015 0.08
1/19/2015 0.01
1/20/2015 0.02
1/21/2015 0.00
1/22/2015 0.00
1/23/2015 T
1/24/2015 0.00
1/25/2015 T
1/26/2015 0.00
1/27/2015 0.00
1/28/2015 0.00
1/29/2015 0.00
1/30/2015 0.00
1/31/2015 0.00
2/1/2015 0.00
2/2/2015 T
2/3/2015 T
2/4/2015 0.02
2/5/2015 0.01
2/6/2015 T
2/7/2015 0.04
2/8/2015 0.23
2/9/2015 0.18
2/10/2015 0.02
2/11/2015 T
2/12/2015 0.00
2/13/2015 0.00
2/14/2015 0.00
2/15/2015 0.00
2/16/2015 0.03
2/17/2015 0.00
2/18/2015 0.00
2/19/2015 0.00
2/20/2015 T
2/21/2015 0.14
2/22/2015 0.02
2/23/2015 0.00
2/24/2015 0.00
2/25/2015 0.00
2/26/2015 T
2/27/2015 T
2/28/2015 T
3/1/2015 T
3/2/2015 0.00
3/3/2015 0.10
3/4/2015 0.00
3/5/2015 0.00
3/6/2015 0.00
3/7/2015 0.00
3/8/2015 0.00
3/9/2015 0.00
3/10/2015 0.00
3/11/2015 0.00
3/12/2015 0.00
3/13/2015 T
3/14/2015 0.00
3/15/2015 T
3/16/2015 0.19
3/17/2015 T
3/18/2015 0.03
3/19/2015 T
3/20/2015 0.00
3/21/2015 0.00
3/22/2015 T
3/23/2015 0.00
3/24/2015 0.01
3/25/2015 0.04
3/26/2015 T
3/27/2015 T
3/28/2015 0.00
3/29/2015 T
3/30/2015 0.00
3/31/2015 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2015 T
4/2/2015 0.03
4/3/2015 T
4/4/2015 0.00
4/5/2015 T
4/6/2015 0.06
4/7/2015 0.01
4/8/2015 0.00
4/9/2015 0.00
4/10/2015 0.05
4/11/2015 T
4/12/2015 0.31
4/13/2015 T
4/14/2015 0.00
4/15/2015 T
4/16/2015 T
4/17/2015 0.00
4/18/2015 0.00
4/19/2015 0.00
4/20/2015 0.00
4/21/2015 0.00
4/22/2015 0.00
4/23/2015 0.00
4/24/2015 0.01
4/25/2015 0.02
4/26/2015 0.12
4/27/2015 0.12
4/28/2015 0.00
4/29/2015 0.00
4/30/2015 0.00
5/1/2015 0.00
5/2/2015 0.00
5/3/2015 0.00
5/4/2015 0.00
5/5/2015 0.00
5/6/2015 0.00
5/7/2015 0.00
5/8/2015 0.00
5/9/2015 0.00
5/10/2015 0.00
5/11/2015 0.00
5/12/2015 0.15
5/13/2015 0.46
5/14/2015 0.07
5/15/2015 0.14
5/16/2015 0.43
5/17/2015 0.17
5/18/2015 0.00
5/19/2015 0.00
5/20/2015 0.00
5/21/2015 0.00
5/22/2015 0.18
5/23/2015 0.11
5/24/2015 T
5/25/2015 0.00
5/26/2015 T
5/27/2015 0.07
5/28/2015 0.01
5/29/2015 0.07
5/30/2015 T
5/31/2015 T
6/1/2015 T
6/2/2015 0.81
6/3/2015 0.15
6/4/2015 0.03
6/5/2015 0.00
6/6/2015 0.00
6/7/2015 0.00
6/8/2015 0.00
6/9/2015 0.00
6/10/2015 T
6/11/2015 T
6/12/2015 0.00
6/13/2015 0.00
6/14/2015 0.00
6/15/2015 0.00
6/16/2015 0.00
6/17/2015 **
6/18/2015 0.00
6/19/2015 0.00
6/20/2015 0.00
6/21/2015 0.00
6/22/2015 0.00
6/23/2015 0.00
6/24/2015 0.00
6/25/2015 T
6/26/2015 0.00
6/27/2015 0.00
6/28/2015 0.00
6/29/2015 0.00
6/30/2015 0.14
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2015 0.00
7/2/2015 0.00
7/3/2015 0.00
7/4/2015 0.00
7/5/2015 0.00
7/6/2015 0.04
7/7/2015 0.00
7/8/2015 T
7/9/2015 0.00
7/10/2015 0.00
7/11/2015 0.13
7/12/2015 0.35
7/13/2015 0.01
7/14/2015 0.05
7/15/2015 0.01
7/16/2015 0.00
7/17/2015 0.00
7/18/2015 0.00
7/19/2015 0.02
7/20/2015 0.00
7/21/2015 0.00
7/22/2015 T
7/23/2015 T
7/24/2015 0.11
7/25/2015 0.00
7/26/2015 0.00
7/27/2015 0.34
7/28/2015 0.17
7/29/2015 0.00
7/30/2015 0.00
7/31/2015 0.00
8/1/2015 0.00
8/2/2015 0.00
8/3/2015 0.00
8/4/2015 T
8/5/2015 T
8/6/2015 0.32
8/7/2015 0.00
8/8/2015 0.00
8/9/2015 0.00
8/10/2015 0.01
8/11/2015 0.02
8/12/2015 T
8/13/2015 T
8/14/2015 0.00
8/15/2015 0.04
8/16/2015 0.00
8/17/2015 0.00
8/18/2015 0.00
8/19/2015 0.00
8/20/2015 0.00
8/21/2015 0.00
8/22/2015 0.00
8/23/2015 0.00
8/24/2015 0.00
8/25/2015 0.00
8/26/2015 0.00
8/27/2015 0.00
8/28/2015 0.00
8/29/2015 T
8/30/2015 0.01
8/31/2015 T
9/1/2015 0.00
9/2/2015 0.00
9/3/2015 0.00
9/4/2015 0.09
9/5/2015 0.10
9/6/2015 0.16
9/7/2015 0.09
9/8/2015 0.00
9/9/2015 0.00
9/10/2015 0.00
9/11/2015 0.00
9/12/2015 0.00
9/13/2015 0.00
9/14/2015 0.00
9/15/2015 0.30
9/16/2015 0.04
9/17/2015 0.03
9/18/2015 0.08
9/19/2015 T
9/20/2015 0.00
9/21/2015 0.00
9/22/2015 0.00
9/23/2015 0.00
9/24/2015 0.00
9/25/2015 0.00
9/26/2015 0.00
9/27/2015 0.00
9/28/2015 0.00
9/29/2015 0.00
9/30/2015 0.00



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/1/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Nine months into 2014, the year-to-date total precip stands at 11.66" liquid, above the 11.17" average.
10/2/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/3/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An overnight low of 29.9, with little frost.
10/4/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/5/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/6/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful sunrises/sets.
10/7/2014 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/8/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/9/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/10/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/11/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Below avg precip in Sept followed by 10 consecutive days of no precip in Oct is resulting in very dry conditions for this time of year.
10/12/2014 7:00 AM 0.29 M M M M A bountiful rain, with snow in the higher terrain.
10/13/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M
10/14/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M According to the latest CPC update, there's a 2 in 3 chance of a mild El Nino developing into January. The current warm and dry trend certainly supports this.
10/15/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An afternoon high of 75, some 20 degrees above normal.
10/16/2014 7:00 AM 0.04 M M M M
10/17/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/18/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/19/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/20/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Used yesterday's nice weather to change the oil on the truck. Washing and waxing the plow is at the top of the list today, for sooner or later it's going to snow!
10/21/2014 6:30 AM T M M M M Report entered late due to tech problem. Rain started at obv time (6:30 am), with .43 already observed today, which will be included in tomorrow's report.
10/22/2014 7:00 AM 0.43 M M M M A good rain, with snow above 6k'.
10/23/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/24/2014 7:00 AM 0.11 M M M M Gusty winds subsided late day, allowing light rain to develop.
10/25/2014 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M Given forecast for Sunday onward, the inner-column and funnel have been retired for the season.
10/26/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M A light rain shower before dawn.
10/27/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M After a few false starts, it's good to see the snowpack developing in the high terrain.
10/28/2014 7:00 AM T T M M M First observed snow of the season with scattered flurries yesterday, followed by the first hard freeze, with an overnight low of 27.
10/29/2014 7:00 AM 0.09 M M M M Rain showers overnight into this morning.
10/30/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M
10/31/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M After a dry Sept, Oct total precip was somewhat above normal: 1.04" actual vs .85" average.
11/1/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/2/2014 7:00 AM 0.82 0.0 M M M No snow at 4300 ft, but plenty of rain!
11/3/2014 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Just some lingering precip on Sun.
11/4/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/5/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 0.0 M M M A trace yesterday afternoon, followed by .02" overnight.
11/6/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/7/2014 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Yesterday's high of 65 easily surpassed the record high for Nov 6 of 61 set at nearby MSO in 1934.
11/8/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An overnight low of 28, which may seem balmy compared to next week's anticapated sub-zero temps.
11/9/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Up early to continue winterizing tasks before the onslaught.
11/10/2014 7:00 AM 0.24 1.0 M 1.0 M Steady light rain from 1-7 pm amounting to .13", with .11" afterwards, mainly SWE from 1" of snow. Flurries persist at present, with a temp of 18 F.
11/11/2014 7:00 AM 0.08 1.2 0.08 2.0 M Steady light snow from 4-8 pm added another 1.2" of snow, which was followed by an overnight low of 0.4 above.
11/12/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M An overnight low of 4.7 below zero, surpassing the record of 3 below set in 1919 at nearby MSO/NWS. Interestingly, it was just five days ago--Nov 7--that this site had a record high of 65.
11/13/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M An overnight low of minus 3.1 degrees.
11/14/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 0.8 M 2.5 M A very dry/light snow has yielded .8" thus far, with 2-3 mile vis.
11/15/2014 7:00 AM 0.07 1.5 M 3.0 M Steady light snow throughout the day produced 1.5", with a two-day total of 2.3" snow.
11/16/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.0 M A high temp of 12, followed by an overnight low of 4.
11/17/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.5 M
11/18/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.5 M
11/19/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M Frz fog/haze across the valley.
11/20/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M
11/21/2014 7:00 AM T M M 1.5 M Ten straight days of sub-frz temps came to an end, as yesterday's high temp nudged up to 33, with a sprinkle in the early evening.
11/22/2014 7:45 AM 0.11 0.0 M T M Light rain overnight, gusty SW winds, and moderating temps have given way to broken overcast and the temp falling in the past hour to 32.8.
11/23/2014 7:00 AM 0.03 T M T M Passing snow shower at obv time.
11/24/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 0.2 M T M
11/25/2014 7:30 AM 0.04 0.0 M 0.0 M A few light showers overnight as the temp rose from 31 to 36. Steady light rain started approx 5 am and continues this morning, with a temp of 37.
11/26/2014 7:00 AM 0.96 5.1 M 5.0 M Light to moderate rain turned over to snow in the afternoon, as the temp fell from 38 to 29. Moderate to at times heavy snow continued into the evening, with 5 inches of wet, heavy snow combining with the earlier rain to produce a hefty .96 SWE total. Quite the weather day!
11/27/2014 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 1.0 M Partial sun, gusty winds, and a high temp of 48 took quite a bite out of the new snowpack.
11/28/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M Mild overnight, with light rain starting shortly before dawn.
11/29/2014 7:00 AM 0.09 0.0 M 0.0 M Rain showers overnight.
11/30/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 T M T M It's been a November to remember, with record high and low temps, and much-above normal precip of 2.56" vs .97" avg, including 9.8" snow.
12/1/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Eleven months into 2014, YTD total precip stands at 15.26 vs the 13.05 norm. This includes 58.4" of snow.
12/2/2014 7:00 AM T T M T M Light flurries from mid-morning into the evening.
12/3/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
12/4/2014 7:00 AM 0.11 0.2 M T M Treacherous conditions persist as fine granular snow began at 2 am and mixed with freezing rain, creating an icy coating, with just walking proving difficult. At 8 am, freezing fog (.25 mile vis) with a steady temp of 24.
12/5/2014 7:00 AM 0.05 0.0 M T M Icing continued throughout the period, as temps stayed in the 20s and an additional .05" of frz rn fell.
12/6/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Icy roads still a factor in the Sapphires above 4k ft.
12/7/2014 7:00 AM 0.05 0.0 M T M A strong inversion resulted in valley frz rn, with rain in mid-slope locations. The 10 degree difference in air masses resulted in several pronounced temp shifts at this location, as the inversion ebbed and flowed throughout the day.
12/8/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M It's beginning to look a lot like...El Nino.
12/9/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M The heavy inversion continues at 4k ft and below, with partly cloudy skies above.
12/10/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
12/11/2014 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M A stray rain shower overnight.
12/12/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An afternoon high of 52, some 21 degrees above normal.
12/13/2014 7:00 AM 0.06 T M T M Light rain developed after midnight and turned over to snow before dawn, with a current temp of 31.9 F.
12/14/2014 8:00 AM 0.01 T M T M Lingering snow showers continuing this morning.
12/15/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 0.2 M T M Periods of light snow yesterday.
12/16/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
12/17/2014 7:00 AM T T M T M Interesting to note that this date's record low at NWS/MSO in 1964 was 30 below zero, some 55 degrees colder than this morning's 25. (Report edited to reflect a light dusting of granular snow that became evident at daybreak.)
12/18/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
12/19/2014 7:00 AM T T M T M
12/20/2014 7:00 AM 0.03 0.2 M T M Quick hitting snow shower at 6:30 p.m, with very light snow this a.m.
12/21/2014 7:00 AM 0.33 T M 0.0 M Heavy band of rain in the predawn darkness.
12/22/2014 7:00 AM 0.38 T M T M Two-day storm total of .71" liquid, with some wet snow mixed in.
12/23/2014 7:00 AM 0.03 0.4 M T M Light snow certainly kindled the Christmas spirit.
12/24/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M With the backroads above 4k already icy and slick from previous snows, went ahead and chained up the truck. Lots more traction, and the chains certainly sound like jingle bells. Merry Christmas!
12/25/2014 7:00 AM 0.25 2.5 M 2.5 M December 25 = 2.5" snow = .25 liquid. Merry Christmas!
12/26/2014 7:00 AM T 0.1 M 2.5 M Light snow shower at 7 am obv time.
12/27/2014 7:00 AM T T M 2.0 M Getting ready for the Arctic Express...
12/28/2014 7:00 AM T T M 2.0 M Just a passing snow shower yesterday evening, with no snow accumulation for the period.
12/29/2014 7:00 AM 0.09 2.4 M 4.0 M Heavy snow band yesterday evening dropped a quick 2.4" snow.
12/30/2014 7:00 AM T T M 3.5 M An overnight low of 10 below zero (minus 9.5 to be exact). (Edit: overnight temp lowered based on subsequent obv.)
12/31/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.5 M Dec total precip was much above normal: 1.40" actual vs 1.01 avg. This included 6.0"of snow.
1/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.0 M 2014 total precip was somewhat above normal: 16.66" actual vs 14.10" avg at nearby MSO/NWS. This included a hefty 64.4" of snow.
1/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.0 M Interesting winter weather scenario developing, even as back roads remain snow/ice covered from previous activity.
1/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.04 0.5 M 3.5 M Light snow, with a period of light freezing rain between 4-7 pm.
1/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.0 M Light snow started after obv time.
1/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.06 0.1 M 2.5 M Light snow turned over to light rain overnight, which continues with a temp of 35 at 7 am.
1/6/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Balmy conditions with high/low temps remaining in the 40s have melted remaining snow/ice (except in shaded areas).
1/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M An afternoon high temp of 53, producing an early mud season.
1/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Dense fog again this a.m.
1/9/2015 7:00 AM T T M T M Dense fog lifted late afternoon, with a light wintry mix falling from the low stratus deck from 6-8 pm.
1/10/2015 7:00 AM T T M T M A dusting of snow pellets overnight.
1/11/2015 7:00 AM T 0.1 M 0.1 M Light snow developed around 6 am and continues this morning.
1/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.10 1.7 M 1.5 M Light snow for most of Sunday has redeveloped again this morning.
1/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 T M 1.5 M Scattered flurries.
1/14/2015 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M
1/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M Low-level valley fog, with clear skies above.
1/16/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 1.0 M Temps rose overnight from 19 to the current 36, with spits of rain on brisk S winds.
1/17/2015 7:00 AM T T M T M A splattering of rain, a smattering of graupel, and a smudge of snow.
1/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.08 0.0 M 0.0 M All liquid, with the temp rising to 41 overnight.
1/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 T M T M Daylight revealed a dusting of graupel and 0.01" SWE.
1/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 0.4 M T M Periodic snow/rain bands with sunny breaks, felt more like March.
1/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Good to see the snowpack for the Bitterroot Range at 128% of normal.
1/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
1/23/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M A brief snow shower in the early evening.
1/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M A sprinkle after obv time.
1/25/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Made it up to 51, with an overnight low of 43. Unpaved roads are a mess, with 4x4 required to traverse the thick mud.
1/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M An afternoon high of 58, some 24 degrees above normal.
1/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M A near-record high temp of 59.
1/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
1/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
1/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
1/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M The persistent blocking ridge resulted in much below normal precip for Jan: .32" actual vs .82" average.
2/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/2/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Now into the 14th consecutive day without measurable precip. Kind of like a dry Groundhog Day all over again.
2/3/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Graupel shower in progress after obv.
2/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 T M T M First measurable precip since Jan 20.
2/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 T M 0.0 M Scattered light rn/sn showers.
2/6/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Gusty winds, a sprinkle or two, and high temps in the mid-50s. It must be March Madness in February!
2/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.04 0.0 M 0.0 M An afternoon high of 61 on Feb 6, 2015, well above the existing record high of 53 for this date at nearby NWS/MSO.
2/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.23 0.0 M 0.0 M After a drier than normal Jan, this precip is welcomed.
2/9/2015 7:30 AM 0.18 0.0 M 0.0 M Made it up to 56 yesterday, six degrees above the record high for Feb 8 at NWS/MSO.
2/10/2015 7:30 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/11/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Boston has had 62+ inches of snow since Jan 15, while this location in the Northern Rockies has had .4 of an inch of snow.
2/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M An afternoon high of 55.1 degrees.
2/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M A very mild afternoon high of 56.
2/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M First planting of spinach and lettuce is up and doing well.
2/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 0.8 M 1.0 M Light snow developed after midnight, putting down almost an inch, with p/c skies and a brisk 25 at obv.
2/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
2/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/20/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Just a light sprinkle/flurry overnight.
2/21/2015 7:30 AM 0.14 2.5 M 2.5 M Light snow with a burst of mod/heavy snow as strong front passed after obv time.
2/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 0.6 M 2.0 M The two-day snow total of 3.1" provided ample snow cover to drop the overnight temp to + 4.1 F. (Edit: total snow depth lowered to 2.0" based on further observation.)
2/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M An overnight low of 5.9 F.
2/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M
2/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
2/26/2015 7:00 AM T T M T M Light flurries overnight, continuing this morning, with a temp of 24.
2/27/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Lingering flurries from yesterday a.m.
2/28/2015 7:30 AM T T M T M Light flurry activity has developed and continues this a.m. Total Feb precip was just about normal: .69" actual vs .67" avg. This included 3.9" snow.
3/1/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M
3/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.10 2.3 M 2.5 M 2.3" in dry snow, with an overnight low of 10 F.
3/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M The strengthening March sun promoted significant snow melt, despite temps in the 20s.
3/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M
3/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
3/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M With only .10" liquid in the past two weeks, the warmer temps and afternoon breezes are quickly drying out standing grasses. This led to a couple of grass fires around the region over the weekend.
3/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Now into 10th consecutive day with zero precip.
3/13/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Just a couple of sprinkles yesterday.
3/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/15/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Drying leeward winds finally eased before dawn with an area of light steady rain developing and continuing after obv time.
3/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.19 0.0 M 0.0 M Squall-like winds accompanied the showers, with .11" through 1 pm, and .08" overnight.
3/17/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M A light rain shower before dawn.
3/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 0.0 M 0.0 M Light rain showers.
3/19/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Our recent mild and dry pattern has taken a toll on the Bitterroot high terrain snowpack, with Lolo Pass at only 68% of normal, and a basin average of 85%.
3/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/22/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Wind, clouds, but only a few drops of rain.
3/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M At .32" liquid, March precip continues to run under 50% of normal.
3/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M Overcast and 28 at obv.
3/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.04 0.3 M 0.0 M Even at just .3", it's the first measurable snow in 22 days.
3/26/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M
3/27/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Light showers into the afternoon.
3/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Quite exciting at present, with gusty winds and convective activity (t-storm) to the south. Must be springtime in the Rockies!
3/29/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Post-fropa showers, with some graupel mixed in.
3/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Exceptionally dry conditions persisted through March, with .37" liquid observed vs. the .96" norm. Year-to-date precip for Q1 was 1.38" actual vs 2.51" average.
4/1/2015 7:00 AM T T M T M Lingering flurries through obv. time, with a temp of 30.
4/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 0.4 M 0.5 M Another quick burst of snow before sunrise, with an overnight low of 27.
4/3/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M An overnight low of 24.8 F.
4/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Now into the 20th consecutive day without a wetting rain of .10" or more.
4/5/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M
4/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.06 T M T M Rain/snow showers into the evening, with an overnight low of 30.
4/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 0.1 M 0.0 M Quick hitting showers yesterday, producing a coating of graupel.
4/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Now into the 25th consecutive day without a wetting rain of .10" or more.
4/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.05 0.0 M 0.0 M Late afternoon showers. (edit: precip total updated based on subsequent obv.)
4/11/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.31 4.5 M 4.5 M Moderate to heavy snow banding overnight, with 4.5" snow and an overnight temp of 27.5.
4/13/2015 7:00 AM T 0.1 M 0.0 M
4/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/15/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M A trace of snow, rain, and graupel.
4/16/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Just a few flakes yesterday a.m. from the system east of the Sapphires.
4/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Mild and dry, with below avg precip persisting.
4/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Nice conditions, though multiple prescribed burns across the region added widespread smoke and haze.
4/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Now into the tenth consecutive day without measurable precip, requiring a full irrigation mode.
4/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M First measurable precip since April 12, with light showers continuing through obv time.
4/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M Light rain showers on Friday.
4/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.12 T M 0.0 M Light rain changed over to snow just after dawn, with the temp at 32.
4/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.12 T M 0.0 M Two-day storm total of .24" liquid.
4/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M The dry trend extended into April, with .73" observed vs the 1.18" average. This included 5.1" of April snow. For the year-to-date liquid precip, 2.11" has been observed vs the 3.73" average.
5/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Valley apple trees are in full bloom, a bit early but hopefully beyond a late freeze.
5/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Widespread haze throughout the period.
5/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M With regional precip only running 40-60% of normal, tender native plants such as bunch grass and arrowleaf balsamroot are experencing stunted growth.
5/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Now into second week (8 days) with no precip.
5/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Not a drop of rain for the past 12 days, making for very dry conditions.
5/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.15 0.0 M 0.0 M First precip since April 27 (15 days).
5/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.46 0.0 M 0.0 M Embedded rumbles of thunder accompanied this onslaught of much-needed moisture, with a two-day storm total of .61" and yet another round of rain at obv time.
5/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.07 0.0 M 0.0 M Interesting in just three days to go from zero May precip to slightly above avg at .68" liquid.
5/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.14 0.0 M 0.0 M Afternoon showers produced .05", with another .09" from overnight light rain.
5/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.43 0.0 M 0.0 M A five-day running precip total of 1.25" liquid.
5/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.17 0.0 M 0.0 M Light rain for much of the day.
5/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Strong pm winds, with 30+ mph gusts.
5/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.18 0.0 M 0.0 M Slow moving embedded t-storm yesterday afternoon.
5/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.11 0.0 M 0.0 M Afternoon embedded t-storm with mixed hail (report sent).
5/24/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M
5/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/26/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Just some passing sprinkles.
5/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.07 0.0 M 0.0 M A moderate t-storm moved over the Bitterroot terrain yesterday evening, producing several lightning flashes and a couple of showers.
5/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M Scattered cells across the valley providing highly localized rain, with only .01" here.
5/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.07 0.0 M 0.0 M Small hail with the afternoon shower (report filed).
5/30/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Light shower at obv timt.
5/31/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M May total precip was near normal: 1.86" actual vs 1.92" avg. Year-to-date precip continues to lag at 3.97" actual vs 5.69" avg.
6/1/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Lightning and thunder overnight to the west and north.
6/2/2015 6:30 AM 0.81 M M M M An impressive catch, with .05" from an early afternoon shower, and .76" from a strong t-storm with heavy rain at 11:30 pm, with lingering showers thereafter.
6/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.15 M M M M Two-day storm total of .96" liquid. Observed some minor damage to back country roads from Monday night's deluge.
6/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Tenth consecutive day with precip.
6/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mild overnight, with a low of 61.
6/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A high of 89.
6/10/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M M M After an early afternoon high of 91, isolated t-storms produced gusty outflow winds but only a few drops of precip.
6/11/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M
6/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Now into the tenth day without measurable precip, with things drying out quite quickly.
6/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An early end to open burning in Missoula County, as dry, windy conditions persist.
6/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 15th consecutive day w/o measurable precip, with tender vegetation turning brown.
6/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nice early summer conditions.
6/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Thunder, but no rain.
6/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nonsensical weather ahead!
6/25/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Make that 21 consecutive days without measurable precip.
6/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Reached 90, followed by a mild overnight low of 64.
6/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Made it up to 99, with only a light breeze to offer relief.
6/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A high of 98, with the overnight low only falling to 73.
6/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.14 M M M M June total precip was just over half of normal: 1.13" actual vs 2.02" avg. The month included a good number of precip and temp records being broken at nearby NWS sites, and featured 25 consecutive days without measurable precip.
7/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Six months into 2015 and ytd precip continues at below normal: 5.10" actual vs 7.80" avg.
7/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hazy and warm, with an afternoon high of 88. Stage I fire restrictions now in place.
7/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M High of 91 Friday.
7/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Wind-shift line moved through at 5 am, providing cooler temps on east winds.
7/6/2015 6:00 AM 0.04 M M M M A mild-mannered t-storm at 3 pm, followed by windy conditions.
7/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Smoke and haze on the increase, with 8-10 mile visibility at times.
7/8/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Just a couple of sprinkles, with continuing haze.
7/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Gusty outflow winds, but rain stayed south.
7/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.13 M M M M A wetting rain with little convection.
7/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.35 M M M M Two-day storm(s) total of .48" liquid.
7/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Light showers.
7/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M Report delayed by computer connectivity problem.
7/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M
7/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M First day in six days without measurable precip, which totaled .55" over that period.
7/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An overnight low of 48.6 F.
7/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Gusty winds into the early evening.
7/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Light showers Sat am.
7/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An 8-day stretch of temps in the 70s came to an end with yesterday's high of 85, which is near normal.
7/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A high temp of 90, with smoke and haze increasing from fire activity in the Clearwaters.
7/22/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M A light shower just before obv time.
7/23/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Light showers into obv time.
7/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.11 M M M M Moderate t-storms.
7/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nearby embedded t-storm just before dawn.
7/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.34 M M M M Steady light to moderate rain developed just after midnight and as of obv time is becoming more showerey with broken overcast.
7/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.17 M M M M Two-day storm total of .51" rain.
7/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A high of 74, with an overnight low of 46...not bad for what should typically be the hottest period of the summer.
7/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Excellent visibility and clean air due to the absence of smoke.
7/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M In a refreshing change, July total precip was above normal: 1.23" actual vs .96" average. Year-to-date precip, however, remains below normal: 6.33" actual vs 8.81" average.
8/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An afternoon high of 91.3 F.
8/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mid-level smoke was on the increase yesterday afternoon, with a high of 94.
8/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Smoke/haze, with +/- 8 mi vis, limited Sunday's high temp to 89.8 F.
8/4/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M M M Visibility at +/- 6 miles, with the smell of smoke in the air. A light sprinkle yesterday pm.
8/5/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M A couple of light showers.
8/6/2015 6:00 AM 0.32 M M M M A continuation of the rain to the south/dry to the north regional weather pattern.
8/7/2015 5:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Interesting to note that the average daily high temp at MSO/NWS has peaked at 88 and is now trending downward. High temps in the 90s in the upcoming week, however, will buck the 30-year average.
8/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Mild t-storm at 6 pm, with a bit of wind and rain, no lightning observed.
8/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Very strong wind gusts with yesterday's storm.
8/12/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M A few rain drops yesterday evening and again this am.
8/13/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M
8/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Highest temp of the summer yesterday at 99 F.
8/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.04 M M M M Widespread smoke moved in overnight, with the DEQ monitoring station at Hamilton reporting Very Unhealthy Air for all groups since 3 am. Visibility at this site remains at 1-2 miles this morning. Yesterday's high of 99 tied the seasonal high temp.
8/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A slight improvement to visibility at +/- 4 miles, with unhealthy air quality.
8/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Dry conditions persist.
8/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Socked in, with 1-3 mile visibility in smoke/haze.
8/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Very unhealthy air quality, with current visibility at 1 mile.
8/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Improved air, with visibility at +/- 8 miles.
8/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Now into day 10 of no precip, with smoke/haze and a visibility of +/- 4 miles.
8/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Back to very unhealthy air, with a current visibility of 1 mile in smoke/haze.
8/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hazardous AQI this morning, with 1-2 mile visibility in smoke/haze.
8/29/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M M M Hazardous air continues, with windows shut to keep out the noxious smoke. Now into 14th consecutive day without measurable rain, though a sprinkle moved through at 6:30 pm.
8/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Moderate t-cell at 3 am, with brief rain, thunder & lightning. AQI is trending better, though smoke and haze remain with a 5 mile vis.
8/31/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M August total precip was only one third of normal: .40" actual vs 1.15" average. YTD precip continues to lag at 6.73" actual vs 9.99" average.
9/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Light haze, with 8-10 mile vis.
9/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Total precip over the past 18 days: 0.01"
9/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.09 M M M M Light afternoon rain followed by dense fog, with current vis at <.25 mile.
9/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.10 M M M M Overnight showers.
9/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.16 M M M M Snow visible on the higher terrain of both the Bitterroots and Sapphires. Brief hail here from passing t-storms yesterday. Three-day precip total of .35" of beneficial rain.
9/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.09 M M M M Fourth consecutive day of rain, with a .44" cumulative total.
9/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Last weekend's snow on the Bitterroot's highest peaks has already melted, but this may be short-lived as another round of cool and wet weather returns next week.
9/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.30 M M M M An overnight soaker, with exactly .30" rain.
9/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.04 M M M M Light showers overnight.
9/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Light showers at obv time.
9/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.08 M M M M A showery 4-day period, with a .45" cumulative rain total and a return of snow in the high terrain.
9/19/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M
9/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Visibility remains exceptional at 25+ miles.
9/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A dry period, with seven days of no precip.
9/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Now into the tenth consecutive day with zero precip.
9/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sept total precip was below normal: .89" actual vs 1.14" average. The overall dry trend continues for the year-to-date with 7.62" actual vs 11.17 average.



Start Date End Date & Time Duration in Days Precipitation Snow Depth Snow Depth SWE Notes
6/17/2015 6/18/2015 7:00 AM 2 0.00 M M



Observation Date Observation Time Notes Largest Stone Size Average Stone Size Smallest Stone Size Stone Consistency Duration Minutes Durration Accuracy Damage Timing More Rain than Hail Hail Started Largest Hail Started Angle of Impact Number of Stones on Pad Distance Between Stones on Pad Depth of Stones on Ground
4/11/2015 12:31 PM NA Rice NA Mixed|Clear Ice 2 1min no damage Continuous True Same time as rain
5/22/2015 2:55 PM Picked up a quick .07" of liquid in 10 minutes. NA 1/4" Pea Size NA Mixed|White Ice 9 2min no damage True Same time as rain After smaller hail vertical
5/28/2015 3:10 PM NA Rice NA Mixed 4 1min no damage True Same time as rain
9/5/2015 11:46 AM Embedded t-storm, with .11" precip in 20 minutes. NA Rice NA Hard|Clear Ice 1 1min no damage Continuous False After rain Same time as smaller hail