A major winter storm developed over the Central Rockies. As the storm slowly moved northeast into the Northern High Plains, it brought heavy snow to Southern Montana. In addition, strong northwest winds and heavy snow resulted in blizzard conditions to portions of far Eastern Montana.

Winter Storm in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 10:30:00 to 24-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Klien to Roundup received between 7 and 10 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKEE / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Fisher Creek Snotel reported 17 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 09:30:00 to 24-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Billings received between 7 and 9 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Park City received 5 inches of snow and areas northwest of Columbus reported 9 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Judith Gap and the surrounding area received 6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 12:30:00 to 24-JAN-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sumatra received 7 inches of snow while 6 inches was reported just east of Melstone.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lame Deer received 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CARTER, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 24-JAN-10 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highway 7 was closed due to snow and blowing snow.

Blizzard in FALLON, MONTANA
From 24-JAN-10 09:42:00 to 25-JAN-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highways 7 and 12 were closed due to snow and blowing snow.

Winter Storm in FALLON, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 24-JAN-10 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 7 and 12 was closed due to snow and blowing snow.

Blizzard in CARTER, MONTANA
From 24-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 7 was closed due to snow and blowing snow.

Winter Storm in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 12 was closed east of Miles City due to snow and blowing snow.

Winter Storm in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Volborg reported 6 inches of snow while Broadus reported 12 inches of snow. Four to five foot drifts were reported. Highway 212 between Broadus and Alzada was closed at times.