Montana Winters (Missoula, Bozeman, Kalispell: home, price, buses)

[Jenkins1301]

I am interested in leaving the mountains of southwest idaho and move north to either montana alaska or north idaho. I really love the cold and snow and would like to see at least 2 feet snow on the ground through out winter. i know its alot to ask but a place that has decent job opportunities would be preferred any places in western montana fit the bill? Got to be in the mountains. Thanks

[bigtrees]

2 feet of snow throughout the winter is a lot!

[grizzfan]

One of the snowiest places in Montana is in the far west near Noxon, Trout Creek an north of there. Places close to Glacier National Park could be considered as well. Check out areas south of Bozeman, but they are pricey.

[JetMech72]

Originally Posted by Jenkins1301

I am interested in leaving the mountains of southwest idaho and move north to either montana alaska or north idaho. I really love the cold and snow and would like to see at least 2 feet snow on the ground through out winter. i know its alot to ask but a place that has decent job opportunities would be preferred any places in western montana fit the bill? Got to be in the mountains. Thanks

Find a town about 6000 feet elevation. Oh, wait, no town has been established at those altitudes because of the snow. Crazy

P.S.
bigtrees, you took the words right out of my mouth.

[JetMech72]

Originally Posted by Jenkins1301

I am interested in leaving the mountains of southwest idaho and move north to either montana alaska or north idaho. I really love the cold and snow and would like to see at least 2 feet snow on the ground through out winter. i know its alot to ask but a place that has decent job opportunities would be preferred any places in western montana fit the bill? Got to be in the mountains. Thanks

After the snide remarks I went out and found a town for you; Truckee:

Normal annual precipitation in Truckee is 30.85 inches (78.36 cm); measurable precipitation (.01 inch (0.254 mm) or more) occurs on an average of 87.0 days annually. The most precipitation in one month was 19.02 inches (48.31 cm) in February 1986. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 5.21 inches (13.23 cm) on February 1, 1963.
Truckee has an average of 198.3 inches (503.68 cm) of snow annually. The most snow in one month was 113.0 inches (287.02 cm) in December 1992. The maximum 24-hour snowfall was 34.0 inches (86.36 cm) on February 17, 1990.

Its located near the top of Donner's Pass in the Sierra/Nevadas between Sacramento and Reno.

I've also found that Cripple Creek, CO. is at 9400 feet....I'll bet my bottom dollar that they get a lot of snow accumulation throughout the Winter. But those kinds of altitudes are to be expected in that area......near the base of Pike's Peak.

Oh, here we go....simple search on Google for America's highest town (not that kind of "high")......Winter Park, Colorado.....at 9052ft???? Maybe they haven't been to Cripple Creek, yet.

Here's a list of Montana Cities by Highest Elevations. After a quick scan of those cities, I didn't see the Western cities that I'm familiar with; Missoula, Hamilton nor Kalispell.

[Reziac]

Originally Posted by JetMech72

After the snide remarks I went out and found a town for you; Truckee:

Its located near the top of Donner's Pass in the Sierra/Nevadas between Sacramento and Reno.

In 1981, the Donner area got 56 FEET of snow accumulated for the winter. That oughta be enough for anyone! It's not at all uncommon for the area to get over 10 feet of snowpack, in fact that's a poor year. Thick wet stuff at that.

BTW that site you found has links to some really cool mapping sites -- start at Maps 'n' Stats.com - Links Page. National Atlas home page is particularly fun, with some cool interactive maps.

[jimj]

Originally Posted by Reziac

In 1981, the Donner area got 56 FEET of snow accumulated for the winter. That oughta be enough for anyone! It's not at all uncommon for the area to get over 10 feet of snowpack, in fact that's a poor year. Thick wet stuff at that.

BTW that site you found has links to some really cool mapping sites -- start at Maps 'n' Stats.com - Links Page. National Atlas home page is particularly fun, with some cool interactive maps.

It does get lots of snow, there's a reason the Donner party got stuck there and had to eat one another to survive! I used to drive greyhound buses from SF to Reno and that area is famous for cold/snow.

[rangerider]

Originally Posted by Jenkins1301

I am interested in leaving the mountains of southwest idaho and move north to either montana alaska or north idaho. I really love the cold and snow and would like to see at least 2 feet snow on the ground through out winter. i know its alot to ask but a place that has decent job opportunities would be preferred any places in western montana fit the bill? Got to be in the mountains. Thanks

So, are you talkin' on the level? Or in the drifts....