Largest snowflakes reported at Fort Keogh
- When
- 1887
- Where
- Fort Keogh, Montana
- Episodes
- 1
A snowstorm at Fort Keogh, Montana, produced exceptionally large snowflakes reported as 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. These dimensions are anecdotal, attributed to reporting sources rather than verified measurements, and occurred on January 28, 1887.
Episodes
Background and detail
Observation. During a snowstorm on January 28, 1887, exceptionally large snowflakes were reported at Fort Keogh. The reported dimensions were 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. These measurements are anecdotal and attributed to the reporting source, not asserted as verified physical measurements.
Sources
- Fort Keogh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
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