A dynamic storm system moved out of Southern Canada and across the Billings Forecast Area on the 5th and 6th of January. Ahead of the system, cold arctic air surged southward across the area. Moist air forced over this arctic air resulted in periods of heavy snowfall. In addition, gusty northerly winds created considerable blowing and drifting snow along with bitterly cold wind chills.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations of 5 inches were reported from Harlowton to Lavina with very bad road conditions.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Big Timber, McLeod and Reed Point all received 7 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PARK COUNTY, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Clyde Park received 3 to 4 inches of snow with significant drifting.

Winter Storm in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lavina reported 7 inches of snow along with wind gusts to 40 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 02:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Birney to Hardin received between 6 and 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Busby received 6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roundup received 6 inches of snow along with significant drifting.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKEE / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 04-JAN-10 14:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Fisher Creek, Monument Peak and White Mill Snotels all received between 12 and
15 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 04-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Judith Gap reported 3 inches of snow with visibilities 1/4 mile as a result of blowing snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 02:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Forsyth received 6 inches of snow along with significant drifting.

Winter Storm in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 14:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Billings area received anywhere from 6 to 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CRAZY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Southfork Shields Snotel received 13 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 06-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Columbus and Absarokee received 6 inches of snow.