A winter-like storm moved through Montana, bringing snow to higher elevations and surprising residents and visitors as conditions changed quickly over the weekend.

While Billings saw rain, communities in and around Yellowstone National Park and the mountains experienced fresh snowfall. Wildlife photographer Julie Argyle said she woke up to a landscape that looked like mid-winter, describing the timing as especially unusual for late June.

The heaviest reported snowfall came near the Montana-Idaho border. Darkhorse Lake received about 16 inches of snow, according to the report, while Discovery picked up roughly eight inches in the same general period.

Meteorologist Miller Robson said the weather shifted rapidly when he visited the Beartooth Pass with his family—switching from rain to snow “just like that.” He described strong winds and brief, intense conditions during the transition.

By Monday, officials had closed Beartooth Pass, citing high winds and additional snow in the forecast. The report noted that while snow at this time of year is not impossible in Montana, the speed and intensity of the storm were standout features.

Authorities and forecasters described the event as part of the state’s unpredictable weather patterns, with the snowfall potentially improving conditions after a dry winter.