Snowfall surprises Glacier National Park during summer solstice

Snowfall surprises Glacier National Park during summer solstice

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Mont. – Visitors at Glacier National Park are witnessing an unusual weather event as snow falls during the summer solstice.

Summer snow blankets ski resorts across western North America

A rare weather event swept across North America's western high-elevation ski resorts on June 21, as the first day of summer brought a fresh blanket of snow to mountains from Oregon to Alberta. While many regions prepared for summer heat, a cold front delivered winter conditions to several iconic destinations, surprising locals and visitors alike. In Montana, Whitefish Mountain Resort awoke to six inches of new snow, while Logan Pass in Glacier N…

Rare Summer Snow Blankets Montana and Rockies—Here’s Why It Happened

While millions of Americans endure scorching heat under a relentless “heat dome,” parts of Montana and the Rockies received a winter-style surprise snowfall during the first weekend of summer. Social media erupted with awe as residents and visitors shared images of snow-capped peaks and frosty meadows, calling the phenomenon “pure magic.” The National Weather Service (NWS) had warned of heavy, wet snow in higher elevations, particularly around G…