A vigorous storm system brought heavy snow and high winds to a portion of North Central Montana. Snow amounts greater than 6 inches and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 08:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts to 50 mph along with moderate snow produced visibilities of less than 100 feet at times.

Winter Storm in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 10:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph combined with moderate snow produced visibilities of less than 100 yards at times.

Winter Storm in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 10:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of snow combined with wind gusts in excess of 30 mph produced visibilities of less than 100 feet at times.

Winter Storm in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulation of 7 inches along with wind gusts in excess of 30 mph produced visibilities less than 200 feet at times. Interstate 15 near Conrad was closed for a time with numerous accidents reported.

Winter Storm in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 03:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winds gusting to 35 mph along with moderate snow produced visibilities to a quarter mile at times.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 03:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow combined with winds of 30 mph produced visibilities of less than a quarter mile at times.

Winter Storm in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 08:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Ten inches of snow was reported at the Stringer Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 6550 feet). Additionally, winds in excess of 35 mph combined with snowfall in excess of 4 inches, produced visibilities of less than 200 feet at times. Numerous vehicles were reported to have slid off roadways in and around the city of Great Falls.

Winter Storm in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 08:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds in excess of 30 mph combined with periods of heavy snow produced visibilities of less than one quarter mile at times. Travel was restricted by law enforcement along U.S. Highway 87 between Great Falls and Fort Benton.

Winter Storm in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 04:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Six inches of snow with wind gusts in excess of 25 mph produced visibilities to less than one-half mile at times.

Winter Storm in BEAVERHEAD, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-08 04:00:00 to 29-MAR-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds in excess of 30 mph combined with moderate snowfall produced visibilities of 100 yards at times. Roads were reported to be extremely slippery.