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 15 0.85 0.24 31 0.24 31 0.00 0 0 7 4 0.0 0 0
Nov 15 0.96 1.49 30 1.49 30 0.00 0 0 9 7 5.5 7 12
Dec 15 0.84 1.66 31 1.66 31 0.00 0 0 14 11 14.3 11 25
Jan 16 0.95 0.69 31 0.69 31 0.00 0 0 9 15 7.2 6 31
Feb 16 0.81 0.26 29 0.26 29 0.00 0 0 8 10 0.5 2 7
March 16 1.15 0.85 31 0.85 31 0.00 0 0 13 12 5.3 6 2
April 16 1.42 1.00 30 1.00 30 0.00 0 0 10 5 1.8 3 1
May 16 2.02 1.77 31 1.77 25 0.00 6 2 10 3 0.0 0 0
June 16 2.28 0.66 30 0.66 30 0.00 0 0 6 6 0.0 0 0
July 16 1.17 1.84 31 1.84 31 0.00 0 0 6 4 0.0 0 0
Aug 16 1.12 1.01 31 1.01 31 0.00 0 0 4 1 0.0 0 0
Sept 16 1.12 1.38 30 1.38 30 0.00 0 0 12 3 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 14.69" 12.85" 366 days 12.85" 360 0.00" 6 days 2 108 days 81 days 34.6" 35 days 78 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
10/1/2015 0.00
10/2/2015 T
10/3/2015 0.00
10/4/2015 T
10/5/2015 0.00
10/6/2015 0.00
10/7/2015 0.00
10/8/2015 0.03
10/9/2015 0.00
10/10/2015 0.00
10/11/2015 0.01
10/12/2015 T
10/13/2015 0.00
10/14/2015 0.00
10/15/2015 0.00
10/16/2015 0.00
10/17/2015 0.00
10/18/2015 0.00
10/19/2015 0.04
10/20/2015 0.05
10/21/2015 0.07
10/22/2015 0.00
10/23/2015 0.00
10/24/2015 0.00
10/25/2015 0.00
10/26/2015 0.00
10/27/2015 0.03
10/28/2015 0.00
10/29/2015 0.00
10/30/2015 T
10/31/2015 0.01
11/1/2015 0.36
11/2/2015 0.13
11/3/2015 T
11/4/2015 0.31
11/5/2015 T
11/6/2015 0.05
11/7/2015 0.00
11/8/2015 0.00
11/9/2015 0.00
11/10/2015 0.16
11/11/2015 T
11/12/2015 0.02
11/13/2015 0.00
11/14/2015 T
11/15/2015 0.00
11/16/2015 0.00
11/17/2015 0.00
11/18/2015 0.19
11/19/2015 T
11/20/2015 0.04
11/21/2015 T
11/22/2015 0.00
11/23/2015 0.00
11/24/2015 0.00
11/25/2015 0.23
11/26/2015 T
11/27/2015 0.00
11/28/2015 0.00
11/29/2015 0.00
11/30/2015 0.00
12/1/2015 0.00
12/2/2015 0.00
12/3/2015 T
12/4/2015 0.00
12/5/2015 0.01
12/6/2015 0.00
12/7/2015 T
12/8/2015 0.37
12/9/2015 T
12/10/2015 0.06
12/11/2015 0.07
12/12/2015 T
12/13/2015 T
12/14/2015 0.31
12/15/2015 0.01
12/16/2015 T
12/17/2015 0.19
12/18/2015 0.03
12/19/2015 0.21
12/20/2015 0.15
12/21/2015 T
12/22/2015 0.01
12/23/2015 0.10
12/24/2015 T
12/25/2015 T
12/26/2015 T
12/27/2015 0.00
12/28/2015 0.00
12/29/2015 0.09
12/30/2015 0.05
12/31/2015 T
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2016 T
1/2/2016 T
1/3/2016 T
1/4/2016 T
1/5/2016 0.00
1/6/2016 0.00
1/7/2016 0.13
1/8/2016 0.23
1/9/2016 T
1/10/2016 T
1/11/2016 0.00
1/12/2016 T
1/13/2016 T
1/14/2016 T
1/15/2016 T
1/16/2016 T
1/17/2016 0.05
1/18/2016 0.09
1/19/2016 0.01
1/20/2016 T
1/21/2016 T
1/22/2016 0.00
1/23/2016 0.00
1/24/2016 0.01
1/25/2016 0.01
1/26/2016 0.00
1/27/2016 0.00
1/28/2016 T
1/29/2016 T
1/30/2016 0.02
1/31/2016 0.14
2/1/2016 T
2/2/2016 T
2/3/2016 T
2/4/2016 0.00
2/5/2016 T
2/6/2016 T
2/7/2016 0.01
2/8/2016 0.00
2/9/2016 0.00
2/10/2016 0.00
2/11/2016 0.00
2/12/2016 0.06
2/13/2016 0.04
2/14/2016 T
2/15/2016 T
2/16/2016 0.01
2/17/2016 T
2/18/2016 0.00
2/19/2016 0.04
2/20/2016 0.06
2/21/2016 T
2/22/2016 0.00
2/23/2016 T
2/24/2016 0.00
2/25/2016 0.00
2/26/2016 0.00
2/27/2016 0.00
2/28/2016 0.02
2/29/2016 0.02
3/1/2016 T
3/2/2016 0.02
3/3/2016 T
3/4/2016 T
3/5/2016 0.00
3/6/2016 T
3/7/2016 0.05
3/8/2016 0.06
3/9/2016 T
3/10/2016 0.02
3/11/2016 0.15
3/12/2016 0.00
3/13/2016 0.02
3/14/2016 0.08
3/15/2016 0.18
3/16/2016 T
3/17/2016 0.02
3/18/2016 0.12
3/19/2016 0.00
3/20/2016 0.00
3/21/2016 0.00
3/22/2016 0.02
3/23/2016 T
3/24/2016 T
3/25/2016 0.03
3/26/2016 T
3/27/2016 0.00
3/28/2016 0.08
3/29/2016 T
3/30/2016 T
3/31/2016 T
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2016 0.03
4/2/2016 0.00
4/3/2016 T
4/4/2016 0.00
4/5/2016 0.06
4/6/2016 T
4/7/2016 0.00
4/8/2016 0.00
4/9/2016 0.00
4/10/2016 0.00
4/11/2016 0.00
4/12/2016 0.00
4/13/2016 0.14
4/14/2016 0.10
4/15/2016 0.08
4/16/2016 0.18
4/17/2016 0.00
4/18/2016 0.00
4/19/2016 0.00
4/20/2016 0.00
4/21/2016 0.00
4/22/2016 0.00
4/23/2016 T
4/24/2016 0.35
4/25/2016 0.02
4/26/2016 T
4/27/2016 0.01
4/28/2016 0.00
4/29/2016 0.03
4/30/2016 T
5/1/2016 0.02
5/2/2016 0.00
5/3/2016 **
5/4/2016 **
5/5/2016 0.00
5/6/2016 0.00
5/7/2016 0.00
5/8/2016 0.00
5/9/2016 0.00
5/10/2016 0.58
5/11/2016 T
5/12/2016 **
5/13/2016 **
5/14/2016 0.00
5/15/2016 0.00
5/16/2016 0.10
5/17/2016 T
5/18/2016 0.00
5/19/2016 0.41
5/20/2016 0.34
5/21/2016 0.07
5/22/2016 0.13
5/23/2016 0.02
5/24/2016 0.04
5/25/2016 T
5/26/2016 0.00
5/27/2016 0.00
5/28/2016 0.00
5/29/2016 0.00
5/30/2016 0.06
5/31/2016 0.00
6/1/2016 0.00
6/2/2016 0.00
6/3/2016 T
6/4/2016 0.00
6/5/2016 0.00
6/6/2016 0.00
6/7/2016 0.00
6/8/2016 0.02
6/9/2016 T
6/10/2016 0.00
6/11/2016 0.03
6/12/2016 0.00
6/13/2016 0.00
6/14/2016 T
6/15/2016 0.38
6/16/2016 0.18
6/17/2016 0.04
6/18/2016 0.01
6/19/2016 T
6/20/2016 0.00
6/21/2016 0.00
6/22/2016 0.00
6/23/2016 0.00
6/24/2016 T
6/25/2016 T
6/26/2016 0.00
6/27/2016 0.00
6/28/2016 0.00
6/29/2016 0.00
6/30/2016 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2016 0.00
7/2/2016 0.00
7/3/2016 0.03
7/4/2016 0.00
7/5/2016 0.00
7/6/2016 0.04
7/7/2016 0.05
7/8/2016 0.00
7/9/2016 T
7/10/2016 0.34
7/11/2016 1.27
7/12/2016 T
7/13/2016 0.11
7/14/2016 0.00
7/15/2016 0.00
7/16/2016 0.00
7/17/2016 0.00
7/18/2016 T
7/19/2016 0.00
7/20/2016 0.00
7/21/2016 0.00
7/22/2016 0.00
7/23/2016 0.00
7/24/2016 0.00
7/25/2016 0.00
7/26/2016 0.00
7/27/2016 T
7/28/2016 0.00
7/29/2016 0.00
7/30/2016 0.00
7/31/2016 0.00
8/1/2016 0.00
8/2/2016 0.00
8/3/2016 0.00
8/4/2016 0.00
8/5/2016 0.00
8/6/2016 0.00
8/7/2016 0.10
8/8/2016 0.17
8/9/2016 0.49
8/10/2016 0.25
8/11/2016 0.00
8/12/2016 0.00
8/13/2016 0.00
8/14/2016 0.00
8/15/2016 0.00
8/16/2016 0.00
8/17/2016 0.00
8/18/2016 0.00
8/19/2016 0.00
8/20/2016 0.00
8/21/2016 0.00
8/22/2016 0.00
8/23/2016 0.00
8/24/2016 0.00
8/25/2016 0.00
8/26/2016 0.00
8/27/2016 0.00
8/28/2016 0.00
8/29/2016 0.00
8/30/2016 T
8/31/2016 0.00
9/1/2016 T
9/2/2016 0.00
9/3/2016 0.01
9/4/2016 0.00
9/5/2016 0.22
9/6/2016 0.20
9/7/2016 0.01
9/8/2016 T
9/9/2016 0.15
9/10/2016 0.00
9/11/2016 0.00
9/12/2016 0.05
9/13/2016 0.00
9/14/2016 0.00
9/15/2016 0.00
9/16/2016 0.00
9/17/2016 0.00
9/18/2016 0.02
9/19/2016 0.03
9/20/2016 0.00
9/21/2016 0.28
9/22/2016 0.33
9/23/2016 0.07
9/24/2016 0.01
9/25/2016 T
9/26/2016 0.00
9/27/2016 0.00
9/28/2016 0.00
9/29/2016 0.00
9/30/2016 0.00



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/2/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M A couple of sprinkles yesterday, representing the first precip in 13 days. Combined with the mild temps, it certainly feels like El Nino conditions.
10/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/4/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M M M Skies cleared overnight allowing for the first freezing temp of the season at 31. (Edit: added trace for sprinkles yesterday am.)
10/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An overnight low of 34.
10/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Now into the 20th consecutive day without measurable precip.
10/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Far from a wetting rain, but the first measurable rain in nearly three weeks. Thd regional fire danger level was raised to high yesterday due to the dry conditions.
10/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A near-record high of 79.
10/11/2015 7:30 AM 0.01 M M M M Moderate winds, with a passing shower.
10/12/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M
10/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Conditions remain very dry, with only .04" precip over the past 26 days. A brush fire was reported yesterday just north of here.
10/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M NOAA's winter weather forecast certainly affirms what we're already seeing: mild and dry.
10/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M With near-record warmth expected today, it's worth noting that in 1905 on this date a record low of 10 was set at MSO/NWS. (edit: record year date corrected.)
10/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/19/2015 7:15 AM 0.04 M M M M Light rain showers at obv.
10/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M It's been over a month (Sept 15) since a wetting rain of .10" or above.
10/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.07 M M M M A passing shower yesterday morning.
10/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Scattered frost yesterday and again this morning, the first of this unusually mild season.
10/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Valley inversion was quite strong, with smoke from nearby prescribed burns adding to the grayness.
10/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Light showers ending before dawn.
10/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Coldest morning of the season at 27.
10/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Light shower in progress after obv time.
10/30/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M
10/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Strong SW winds shadowed most of the rain, bringing a disappointing end to a month that saw only .24" precip vs the .85" average. Year-to-date precip reflects the long-term dryness with 7.86" against the 12.05" average.
11/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.36 M M M M First wetting rain (.10" or above) since Sept 15, or 47 days.
11/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.13 M M M M A rumble of thunder mid-afternoon, followed by a squall-like shower during the evening.
11/3/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Fog and 33 at obv.
11/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.31 0.1 M 0.1 M Lingering light snow at obv after a mix of rain/frz rain/snow that accumulated mainly on raised surfaces.
11/5/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M After several false starts, it's good to see the snow pack building in the high terrain.
11/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.05 0.7 M 0.5 M Just enough snow cover to drop the overnight low to 22 F.
11/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M First day over the past seven w/o precip.
11/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
11/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
11/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.16 0.3 M 0.5 M Wet snow at the tail end of the mainly rain event.
11/11/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M After hitting record lows over the summer, it's good to see local stream flows nearing normal.
11/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 0.2 M T M Two snow bands, with graupel, then snow.
11/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
11/14/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Wind-driven sprinkles.
11/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M An afternoon high of 59, nearly 20 degrees above avg.
11/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Interesting to see temps in Fairbanks nearing 30 below, suggesting an outbreak of cold somewhere in the lower 48 over the next week.
11/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Battening down the hatches in advance of tonight's wind event.
11/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.19 1.0 M 1.0 M Intense winds peaked between 1:15 and 2:15 am, with a nearby MESONET reading of 54 mph. Power was lost shortly thereafter and restored at approx 4 am. A snow band moved through at dawn and produced a quick inch, and with a current temp of 25, it's quite icy underfoot.
11/19/2015 7:00 AM T T M T M Light flurries throughout the day.
11/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.04 0.7 M 0.5 M Light snow into the late evening.
11/21/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.5 M Just enough snow cover to produce the coldest temps of the season, with a high of 28 and an overnight low of 11F.
11/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Moderate smoke inversion Saturday, as open burning continues unabated.
11/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Moderate smoke inversion from late-season open burning.
11/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Moderate to unhealthy AQI Monday due to ongoing smoke inversion from open burning.
11/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.23 2.5 M 2.5 M Arctic front plowed through at 4:30 pm, leaving snow and wind in its wake.
11/26/2015 7:00 AM T T M 2.0 M Lingering flurries early, with pm sun and wind, followed by an overnight low of +5. Happy Thanksgiving, a white one at that!
11/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M A high of 14 and an overnight low of +3, some 22 degrees below normal.
11/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Coldest day yet with a high of 12.8 and an overnight low of 2.3 above.
11/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Strong smoke inversion and unhealthy for sensitive groups AQI as open burning continues in Ravalli County.
11/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Bucking the strong El Nino trend, Nov total precip was nearly 50% above normal: 1.49" actual vs .97" average. This included 5.5" of snow.
12/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Despite the wet November, year-to-date precip continues to lag, with 9.35" actual vs 13.05" average.
12/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M 24-hr AQI at unhealthy, though a bump up in temps (high of 25, low of 15) suggests a weakening of the inversion.
12/3/2015 7:00 AM T T M 1.5 M Afternoon flurries with a high of 29.1F. Temps dipped early in the evening to 19.8, then rose overnight to the current value of 26.3.
12/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M A 10-15 degree variance in temps between the valley floor and mid-slope locations, with a current temp of 36.7 at this site after yesterday's high of 41.
12/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 T M 1.0 M Mainly rain showers, with refreezing of surfaces overnight
12/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Despite a high near 40, back roads leading up to valley benches remain frozen and ice covered.
12/7/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M T M A couple of sprinkles.
12/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.37 0.0 M 0.0 M Moderate late afternoon/early evening rain.
12/9/2015 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M A high of 50 vs the high of 13 just last week.
12/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.06 T M 0.0 M Thunder, hail, and high wind resulting from the mid-day frontal passage.
12/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.07 1.1 M 0.5 M Morning snow, followed by partial clearing.
12/12/2015 7:00 AM T T M 0.5 M Late afternoon flurries.
12/13/2015 7:00 AM T T M T M Windy overnight, with precip shadowed.
12/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.31 3.2 M 3.0 M Light to moderate snow most of the day into the evening. Light snow and brisk winds continue this morning.
12/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 0.2 M 2.5 M Scattered flurries throughout the period. (Report delayed by computer woes.)
12/16/2015 7:00 AM T T M 2.0 M Overnight flurries.
12/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.19 3.0 M 5.0 M Report delayed by continuing computer issues.
12/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 0.3 M 5.0 M
12/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.21 2.1 M 4.0 M Freezing rain to snow overnight.
12/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.15 1.5 M M M
12/21/2015 7:00 AM T T M 5.0 M Interesting to note 15 consecutive days of precip (since Dec 7), with 1.40" liquid, including 11.4" of snow.
12/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 0.2 M 4.5 M A light coating of snow.
12/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.10 1.3 M 5.5 M Impressive snow bands yesterday threw down a quick 1.3" snow.
12/24/2015 7:00 AM T T M 5.0 M Flurries.
12/25/2015 7:00 AM T T M 5.0 M A few flakes overnight, adding to an already White Christmas!
12/26/2015 7:00 AM T T M 4.5 M A few flakes.
12/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.5 M First day without precip since Dec 6 (21 days).
12/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.5 0.61 Monday SWE core value = .61" liquid from 4.5" snow.
12/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.09 0.9 M 5.5 M Steady, light granular snow continues this morning.
12/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.05 0.5 M 6.0 M Prolonged light snow with a 10:1 moisture ratio is finally easing up.
12/31/2015 7:00 AM T T M 6.0 M Much like the previous month, Dec total precip was much above normal: 1.66" actual vs 1.01" average. This included 14.3" of snow, with precip observed on 25 days of the month.
1/1/2016 7:00 AM T T M 6.0 M Much above average precip in Nov & Dec was not enough to offset the 2015 precip deficit, with 11.01" liquid observed vs the 14.10" annual average.
1/2/2016 7:00 AM T T M 6.0 M Under clear skies, temp fell to +2.9 overnight. Clouds moved in at daybreak with light snow developing.
1/3/2016 7:00 AM T 0.1 M 6.0 M A period of light snow through mid-day resulted in a coating of snow.
1/4/2016 7:00 AM T T M 5.5 M
1/5/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.0 M
1/6/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.0 M Made it above freezing for the first time in 12 days.
1/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.13 1.6 M 6.5 M Light, steady snow developed overnight and continues at present, with 1.6" as of 7 am.
1/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.23 3.3 M 9.0 M Two-day storm total of 4.9" snow, with a SWE of .36" liquid.
1/9/2016 7:00 AM T T M 8.5 M Flurries.
1/10/2016 7:00 AM T T M 8.5 M
1/11/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 8.5 1.29 Monday core sample value of 1.29" liquid from 8.5" snow.
1/12/2016 7:00 AM T T M 8.0 M Snow shower overnight.
1/13/2016 7:00 AM T T M 7.0 M Flurries yesterday, milder temps overnight, with a current value of 33.
1/14/2016 7:00 AM T T M 6.0 M A sprinkle and a flurry, with a high of 43.
1/15/2016 7:00 AM T T M 5.5 M Freeze/thaw cycles have made untreated back roads very icy, with several slide-offs observed.
1/16/2016 7:00 AM T T M 5.5 M
1/17/2016 7:00 AM 0.05 0.6 M 5.5 M The stronger Sun angle melted some of the snow on contact.
1/18/2016 7:00 AM 0.09 0.0 M 5.5 1.23 Weekly core sample from 5.5" snow yielded 1.23" liquid. Note: Core sample taken at 5 pm Sunday and does not include .09" from overnight rain.
1/19/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 0.0 M 5.0 M A lingering rain shower and an afternoon high of 43.
1/20/2016 7:00 AM T T M 4.0 M A few flakes.
1/21/2016 7:00 AM T T M 4.0 M
1/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.5 M
1/23/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M Made it up to 48 yesterday, melting the snow pack down to 2" with bare spots. Interesting to view CoCoRaHS observations from the Mid-Atlantic.
1/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 T M 2.0 M Snow shower.
1/25/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 0.1 M 1.5 M
1/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Afternoon high of 37 snapped an eight-day streak of temps at 40 or above.
1/27/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M
1/28/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 1.0 M
1/29/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.5 M Dec 8 was the last time this site saw 50 degrees, until yesterday's 50.2 F.
1/30/2016 7:30 AM 0.02 T M 0.5 M Rain/snow mix yesterday. Moderate snow shower just after obv time produced a quick .3" accumulation.
1/31/2016 7:00 AM 0.14 1.5 M 1.5 M Saturday's snow banding put down a quick 1.5" snow, adding .14" liquid to a January precip total that was somewhat below normal: .69" actual vs .82" average. This included 7.2" snow.
2/1/2016 7:00 AM T T M 1.0 M Scattered flurries.
2/2/2016 7:00 AM T T M 1.0 M
2/3/2016 7:00 AM T T M 1.0 M
2/4/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M
2/5/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.5 M
2/6/2016 7:30 AM T T M 0.5 M Sharp fropa right at 7:30 am obv, with gusty winds and moderate snow showers.
2/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 0.3 M 0.5 M Precip is from yesterday's frontal passage.
2/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
2/9/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
2/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M It's mud season!
2/11/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M A near-record high of 53.6 F.
2/12/2016 7:00 AM 0.06 0.0 M T M Light showers overnight.
2/13/2016 7:00 AM 0.04 T M T M Overnight rain showers, with a few flakes of snow this morning.
2/14/2016 7:00 AM T T M T M A few periods of light graupel and snow yesterday.
2/15/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M A strong wind shadow allowing just sprinkles.
2/16/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/17/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/18/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/19/2016 7:00 AM 0.04 T M T M Rain showers mixing with snow overnight, with gusty winds.
2/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.06 0.2 M T M Rain to snow showers overnight.
2/21/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Passing snow showers, followed by an overnight low of 18.7 F.
2/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/23/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M An afternoon flurry, with Feb precip running below avg.
2/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/25/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
2/27/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M An afternoon high of 56.2 F. Light rain started this morn just after 7 am obv.
2/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 T M 0.0 M Morning showers redeveloped in the early evening, with some graupel mixed in.
2/29/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 T M T M Feb total precip was just one third of normal: .26" actual vs .70" average. One half of an inch of snow was recorded for the entire month. (Edit to increase precip total to .02" for daily and monthly totals.)
3/1/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Lingering snow/graupel showers.
3/2/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 0.2 M T M Sharp frontal passage at midnight, with winds, snow, and lightning over the Bitterroots.
3/3/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Lingering flurries.
3/4/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Light rain/graupel showers on Thurs.
3/5/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/6/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Hope to see a wetting rain of .10" or above, which hasn't occurred since late Jan.
3/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.05 T M 0.0 M Moderate rain shower with some ice pellets mixed in just after noon, as the temp fell from 58 to 39.
3/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.06 0.2 M T M A snow shower after midnight, and again this morning, with a temp of 28.
3/9/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M
3/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M Light rain showers overnight.
3/11/2016 7:00 AM 0.15 0.0 M 0.0 M First wetting rain of .10"+ in 40 days (since Jan 31).
3/12/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/13/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 T M T M Light rain, then snow showers overnight, with a lingering flurry this morn.
3/14/2016 7:00 AM 0.08 T M T M Overnight rn/sn showers, with a low of 29.
3/15/2016 7:00 AM 0.18 1.9 M 1.0 M Snow showers continuing this morning.
3/16/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M Good to see March precip running above normal at .58" thus far.
3/17/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 0.6 M 0.5 M A burst of moderate to heavy snow since the 7 am obv has added a quick inch, with .25 mi vis and a current temp of 26.
3/18/2016 7:00 AM 0.12 2.2 M T M Snow total includes a 2" dump in one hour yesterday am.
3/19/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M First day in seven w/o precip.
3/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/21/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M A couple of rain showers, with an overnight low of 34.
3/23/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M
3/24/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M
3/25/2016 7:00 AM 0.03 T M T M
3/26/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M
3/27/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
3/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.08 0.2 M 0.0 M An intense late afternoon snow shower with quarter-sized flakes briefly covered the ground.
3/29/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M
3/30/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M A passing flurry.
3/31/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M After a promising start, March total precip trailed off to below normal at .85" vs the .96" monthly avg. This included 5.3" snow. Total precip for the first three months of 2016 continues to run somewhat below normal at 1.80" vs the 2.51" avg.
4/1/2016 7:00 AM 0.03 0.0 M 0.0 M Thursday must have been moving day, as three flocks of snow geese passed overhead. (Edit to include precip from Thurs am shower.)
4/2/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/3/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Light shower overnight.
4/4/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/5/2016 7:00 AM 0.06 0.5 M 0.5 M Evening snow showers produced .5" accumulation, with an overnight low of 29.
4/6/2016 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M A lingering pm flurry.
4/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/9/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Sunny with some smoke/haze, with a high of 72 and an overnight low of 45.
4/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/11/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M While the dry and warm weather of late has been nice, it's been 24 days since there's been a wetting rain of .10" or more!
4/12/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/13/2016 7:00 AM 0.14 0.0 M 0.0 M Light rain overnight producing first wetting rain since March 18. Light accumulating snow visible above 5,500 ft.
4/14/2016 7:00 AM 0.10 0.0 M 0.0 M Scattered showers, with a two-day precip running total of .24" liquid.
4/15/2016 7:00 AM 0.08 0.2 M T M Light snow continues, with a current temp of 31.3 and 1 mile visibility.
4/16/2016 7:00 AM 0.18 1.1 M 0.0 M This week's slow moving trough deposited exactly .50" precip, including 1.3" of snow.
4/17/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/18/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/19/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Increased smoke and haze from rampant open burning on both private and public lands.
4/21/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Smoke and haze.
4/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M With nearby record high temps, it's interesting to note that just three years ago MSO set a record low temp of 15 on this date.
4/23/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Gusty winds into the early morning hours, followed by a light shower at dawn.
4/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.35 0.0 M 0.0 M A good soaker, with .26" through 7 pm, another .09" overnight, and a steady light rain continuing this morning.
4/25/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/26/2016 7:10 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M A light sprinkle at obv time.
4/27/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
4/29/2016 7:00 AM 0.03 0.0 M 0.0 M Light showers overnight into this morning.
4/30/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M April total precip came in at exactly 1.00" vs the 1.18" average. This included 1.8" of snow.
5/1/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M
5/2/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/6/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A dry frontal passage.
5/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Persistent smoke/haze, with ground visibility at 8 miles in the afternoon.
5/9/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.58 T M 0.0 M Steady light rain with some snow mixed in produced a beneficial .58" liquid. Preping for what could be sub-freezing temps tonight.
5/11/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Overnight low of 32.2 F.
5/15/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/16/2016 7:00 AM 0.10 0.0 M 0.0 M Light rain Sunday afternoon.
5/17/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M A couple of sprinkles in the late afternoon.
5/18/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/19/2016 7:00 AM 0.41 0.0 M 0.0 M Thunderstorm moved in at 4:10 am, with vivid lightning, booming thunder, and plentiful rain.
5/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.34 0.0 M 0.0 M Two-day running storm total of .75" liquid.
5/21/2016 7:00 AM 0.07 0.0 M 0.0 M Three-day running storm total up to .82" liquid.
5/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.13 0.0 M 0.0 M Showers have turned more convective, with partial clearing in between. Four-day rain total now at .95" liquid.
5/23/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M Scattered showers.
5/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.04 0.0 M 0.0 M Continuing light showers.
5/25/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M Sprinkles and sunny breaks.
5/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M First day w/o precip in eight days.
5/27/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M
5/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/29/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/30/2016 7:00 AM 0.06 M M M M A couple of showers with rumbles of thunder.
5/31/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Total precip for May 2016 was slightly below normal at 1.77" vs. the 1.92" average.
6/1/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/2/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/3/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M M M A passing sprinkle for a trace.
6/4/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/5/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's been 14 days since the last wetting rain, with increasing dryness.
6/6/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Four degrees warmer Sunday, with a high of 86.
6/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Gusty outflow winds from nearby t-storms eased the high temp of 91.3 F.
6/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M First precip of June.
6/9/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M A couple of sprinkles did little to offset the mounting rain deficit, with even native vegetation beginning to cure.
6/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/11/2016 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M An embedded t-storm after midnight.
6/12/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Refreshingly cool, with a high of 66 and an overnight low of 39.
6/13/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's been 21 days (May 22) since a wetting rain of .10" or above.
6/14/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M Light rain starting at dawn.
6/15/2016 7:00 AM 0.38 M M M M First wetting rain in over three weeks.
6/16/2016 7:00 AM 0.18 M M M M Two-day rain total of .56"
6/17/2016 7:00 AM 0.04 M M M M A chilly overnight low of 35.1 F.
6/18/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M A rumble of thunder and a brief shower just before obv.
6/19/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M A dry fropa, with storms staying to the north.
6/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M First dry day in seven, and it was a butte (pun intended)!
6/21/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/23/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/24/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M A passing spinkle at dawn.
6/25/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M An active t-cell passed to the south yesterday morning, leaving a wildfire in its wake on the Bitterroot National Forest, 10 miles SW of Hamilton. Only trace precip here.
6/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/27/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Located 10 miles SW of Hamilton in the Bitterroots, the Observation wildfire displayed active burning throughout Sunday, with last reports increasing its size to 150 acres.
6/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Gusty afternoon winds stirred the Observation wildfire, now estimated at over 200 acres. Overnight t-storms with vivid lightning stayed to the north.
6/29/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another active day on the Observation Point wildfire as flames reached the ridge on the northern flank, with tree torching visible from 25 miles away. This morning there's a 1000' surface layer of smoke and haze across the valley.
6/30/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M June total precip was only 1/3 of normal: .66" actual vs 2.02" average. YTD precip for the first six months of 2016 was below normal at 5.23" actual vs 7.80" average. No measurable precip has been observed since June 18, contributing to the high wildfire danger.
7/1/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A morning smoke inversion, lighter winds, and a slightly higher RH resulted in less fire activity on the Observation wildfire yesterday. A Type I level mgt team assumes command on the 1,000 acre fire today.
7/2/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The Observation Wildfire simmered along its eastern valley flank, where firefighters have focused efforts. Active burning to the west and north was observed into the night.
7/3/2016 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Though not much, it's the first measurable rain since June 18 (15 days).
7/4/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Gusty afternoon winds led to spot fires on the northern flank of the Observation fire, but crews were quick to extinguish them.
7/5/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's been 20 days since the last wetting rain of .10" or above.
7/6/2016 7:00 AM 0.04 M M M M A shower at dawn.
7/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M A mid-morning shower.
7/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/9/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M Scattered clouds/sprinkles.
7/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.34 M M M M Showers from mid-morning onward, with a late-day thunderstorm.
7/11/2016 7:00 AM 1.27 M M M M Two-day storm total of 1.61" rain, with ample snow visible on the higher peaks.
7/12/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M
7/13/2016 7:00 AM 0.11 M M M M Late afternoon t-storm.
7/14/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/15/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Superb summer conditions, with sun, a light breeze, and a high of 75.
7/16/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/17/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/18/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M Intense outflow winds before midnight from a severe storm passing over the northern valley, with only a trace of precip here.
7/19/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/21/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Now into the tenth consecutive day without measurable precip.
7/23/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Keeping an eye on the Cedar Fire located west of the central Bitterroot Valley in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Smoke has been observed at times this week blowing into the valley just south of St Mary Peak, and may become more of an issue if this 186-acre blaze grows.
7/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/25/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The Cedar wildfire was active on Sunday, sending a low level stream of smoke NE into the northern valley.
7/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A rumble of thunder just after obv time, with a double rainbow south of Hamilton, but alas still dry here.
7/27/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M Just a few drops from passing convective energy.
7/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Impressive cumulus display and a cooling breeze as a storm passed to the north.
7/29/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/30/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/31/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M July total precip was nearly twice that of normal: 1.84" actual vs .96" average. The July 10-11 storm produced 1.61" of that total, which was then followed by an extended dry period (18 consecutive days w/o measurable precip and counting).
8/1/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Located 5 miles SW of Hamilton, the Roaring Lion fire was first spotted just after 2 pm Sunday, and with brisk westerly winds quickly grew to 2000 acres. Local media report that 12 homes have been lost. A Type I mgt team is expected to assume command today.
8/2/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Moderate fire activity observed yesterday on the 3600-acre Roaring Lion fire, with critical fire weather conditions anticipated later today. AQI remains varible, with widespread haze and light winds at present.
8/3/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Late day winds stoked the Roaring Lion fire, with local media reporting a 50% growth to 7,000+ acres. Today marks three weeks since the last measurable rain.
8/4/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/5/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Good work by the fire crews, combined with a slighty higher RH and decreased winds have resulted in steady progress being made on the Roaring Lion fire.
8/6/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.10 M M M M First measurable rain in 25 days!
8/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.17 M M M M Another round of afternoon showers with embedded convection. Interesting to note that the average daily high temp has begun its downward trek toward autumn and winter.
8/9/2016 7:00 AM 0.49 M M M M Rapid t-cell development began at 7 pm, with three distinct cells passing through. The first sparked a lightning-caused fire in the adjoining forest that was quickly doused by the local VFD. The third cell brought heavy rain, as reflected in the daily catch.
8/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.25 M M M M The slow-moving trough is heading out, leaving behind in its wake 1.01" of precip, which fell over the four-day period. Most unusual for August, and most welcomed!
8/11/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/12/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/13/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/14/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/15/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/16/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A wildfire blew up on nearby public land yesterday afternoon. Quick action by several responding agencies, including air support, caught the fire at 2 acres. Cause was not readily apparent, but lightning had been observed in that area last week.
8/17/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/18/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/19/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Plenty of wind, but no rain with the fropa.
8/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/21/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A RH hovering at 10% and a brisk west wind fired up the Cedar fire in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness yesterday afternoon, which sent a massive plume into the Bitterroot Valley, lowering visibility at times to 1 mile and depositing a light layer of ash. Smoke and haze linger this am, with 2-4 mile visibility to the north.
8/23/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Smoke/haze, with a 24-hr AQI of unhealthy.
8/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/25/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Interesting to note that this region has been bumped up to severe drought status.
8/27/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Smoke primarily from Idaho fires yesterday pm, with light haze/smoke this am.
8/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yet again, smoke from three "resource benefit" fires on the Idaho side of the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness poured into the middle valley yesterday, lowering visibilities to 1-3 miles.
8/29/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Wildfire smoke intensified late yesterday afternoon, producing 1-2 mile visibilities and an unhealthy AQI.
8/30/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M First rain since Aug 10 (20 days).
8/31/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M August total precip was slightly below normal: 1.01" actual vs 1.15" average. All of the month's measurable precip fell between Aug 7-10, leading to a 21-day dry spell to end the month.
9/1/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M
9/2/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/3/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M First measurable rain in 24 days!
9/4/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/5/2016 7:00 AM 0.22 M M M M Light rain developed overnight and continues this morning, with a current temp of 44 F.
9/6/2016 7:00 AM 0.20 M M M M Two-day storm total of .42" rain, with a coating of snow visible in the high terrain.
9/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Edited to increase total from T to 0.01" based on closer observation.
9/8/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M A sprinkle overnight and again this morning.
9/9/2016 7:00 AM 0.15 M M M M Rain with intense winds at midnight.
9/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/11/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/12/2016 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M Intense winds into the evening, with peak gusts of 40+ mph, and some showers mixed in.
9/13/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An overnight low of 29.5 for the first frost of the season.
9/14/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/15/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/16/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/17/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hazy conditions have been increasing the last two days, with more expected as local officials have lifted the burning ban in the Bitterroot Valley.
9/18/2016 7:30 AM 0.02 M M M M Weather has an almost tropical look this morning, with towering cumulus, patches of blue, and scattered showers.
9/19/2016 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Lingering showers.
9/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/21/2016 7:00 AM 0.28 M M M M Evening thunder and lightning with a nice rain.
9/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.33 M M M M Two-day storm total of .61" rain.
9/23/2016 7:00 AM 0.07 M M M M Light showers.
9/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Interesting to note measurable precip on 6 of the last 7 days with a cumulative total of .74" rain.
9/25/2016 7:00 AM T M M M M Lingering Sat. showers (and rainbows).
9/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/27/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/29/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/30/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sept total precip was above average: 1.38" actual vs 1.14" normal. YTD precip, however, continues to lag, with the nine month period yielding 9.46" actual compared to 11.17" average.



Start Date End Date & Time Duration in Days Precipitation Snow Depth Snow Depth SWE Notes
5/3/2016 5/05/2016 7:00 AM 3 0.00 0.0 0.00
5/12/2016 5/14/2016 7:00 AM 3 0.00 0.0 0.00



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
12/9/2015 11:16 AM Hail was accompanied by rumbles of thunder, strong wind gusts, and whitened the ground. 3/8" 1/4" Pea Size Rice Hard|White Ice 4 1min no damage Continuous False After rain After smaller hail 30-40
8/9/2016 2:25 PM Cell produced .09 SWE. Last night's .49"--which mainly fell in 20 minutes--caused minor errosion of unpaved community roads. Additional heavy rain could cause more problems. 3/8" 3/8" 1/4" Pea Size Hard|White Ice 7 1min minor leaf damage Continuous False After rain After smaller hail 10-20