A strong upper level low moved across Wyoming bringing heavy wet snow and strong winds to Southeast Montana on the 22nd and 23rd. Whiteout conditions due to very strong northerly winds were common. U.S. Highway 212 from Broadus to Ekalaka to the Wyoming State line was closed, as well as all other county roads. Drifts up to 8 feet high were reported across the county. Motorists were stranded across Powder River and Carter Counties. Five semitrailers got stuck south of Hammond which hindered Montana plows. In an attempt to rescue stranded motorists, two Department of Transportation trucks became stuck and stranded between Boyce and Hammond in Carter County. The stranded motorists and DOT drivers spent the night in the cab of one of the DOT trucks before making it back to safety the next day. In addition, a woman and her baby had to spend the night in a Suburban 17 miles west of Alzada on Highway 212. Three people were also rescued on Route 323 between Ekalaka and Alzada. Elsewhere across Southern Montana, heavy snow fell but amounts were much less, and strong winds were not a factor.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 23-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 23-MAR-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Birney and Ashland each received 6 inches of snow.

Blizzard in FALLON, MONTANA
From 23-MAR-09 14:30:00 to 24-MAR-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Webster reported 12 inches of snow with blizzard conditions resulting in road closures.

Winter Storm in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 23-MAR-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Red Lodge and surrounding areas received anywhere from 7 to 10 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 23-MAR-09 04:00:00 to 23-MAR-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wyola received around 9 inches of snow while Fort Smith reported 6 inches.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKEE / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 23-MAR-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Cole Creek reported 19 inches of snow while Mystic Lake reported 9 inches.

Winter Storm in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 23-MAR-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Mystic Lake and Fishtail both received 9 inches of snow.

Blizzard in CARTER, MONTANA
From 23-MAR-09 07:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Albion received 24 inches of snow with Alzada receiving 15 inches. Strong winds created blizzard conditions, along with 6 to 8 foot drifts. Please see Winter Storm/Blizzard March 29-30 for more details and damage amounts.

Blizzard in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 23-MAR-09 07:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Broadus and surrounding areas reported 3-4 foot drifts resulting in all roads being closed. Numerous vehicles along with a couple state plows were stranded. Carter and Powder River Counties lost more than 4,000 head of livestock, mostly newborn calves, during the three back-to-back blizzards during March and April. Dollar amounts from losses were not available from Powder River County.