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Largest Snowflakes Reported at Fort Keogh

When
1887-01-28
Where
Fort Keogh, Montana
Part of
Largest snowflakes reported at Fort Keogh

Exceptionally large snowflakes, reported as 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick, were observed during a snowstorm at Fort Keogh, Montana.

On January 28, 1887, a snowstorm at Fort Keogh produced snowflakes reported as 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. These dimensions are anecdotal, attributed to the reporting source rather than verified measurements. The event occurred at a former United States Army post in Montana.

Sources

  1. Fort Keogh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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