A strong Pacific spring storm brought winter weather to a large portion of North Central Montana. Snow amounts ranged from 6 inches to several feet of new snow in the mountains.

Winter Storm in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 05:43:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight inches of snow fell at Cut Bank 25NW.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 05:43:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Eight inches of snow fell at Rocky Boy 8SE (the Rocky Boy SNOTEL site). Also, ten inches of snow fell at Rocky Boy 7SE.

Winter Storm in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snow fell at Belt 6SSW. In addition to the snow, visibilities were reduced to less than one-quarter mile at times due to blowing snow. Twenty-nine inches of snow fell at Neihart 6WSW (the Onion Park SNOTEL site - elevation 7411 feet), fifteen inches fell at Neihart 7NW, twelve inches fell at Cascade 20SSE, and eight inches fell at the NWS office in Great Falls.

Winter Storm in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snow fell at Big Sandy 22ESE.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 10:00:00 to 30-APR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixteen inches of snow fell at Wolf Creek 7NW.

Winter Storm in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 05:43:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines reported down all over the county. Road closures include U.S. Highway 89 and all secondary roads restricted to emergency travel only.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 28-APR-10 22:00:00 to 30-APR-10 05:43:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Twelve inches of snow fell at Bynum 24W (the Waldron Creek SNOTEL site - elevation 5600 feet).

Winter Storm in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 05:43:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six inches of snow fell at Choteau. Additionally, visibilities were reduced to one-quarter mile or less at times due to blowing snow. Roads were reported snow packed and icy. Seventeen inches of snow fell at Bynum 24W (the Mount Lockhart SNOTEL site - elevation 6400 feet).

Winter Storm in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ten inches of snow fell at Raynesford 2E. Six inches fell at Stanford.

Winter Storm in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Twelve inches of snow fell at Moore 15SE (the Crystal Lake SNOTEL site - elevation 6050 feet).

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of snow fell at Basin.

Winter Storm in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 29-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Twenty-three inches of snow fell at Neihart 8W (the Stringer Creek SNOTEL site - elevation 6549 feet). Twenty-one inches fell at White Sulphur Springs 22NE (the Deadman Creek SNOTEL site - elevation 6480 feet). Sixteen inches fell at Stanford 32SW. Several feet of snow was estimated to have fallen at Millegan 14SE. Visibilities were reported to be near zero at times due to the strong winds. Snow drifts of 4 to 5 feet were reported around buildings.

Winter Storm in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 28-APR-10 06:00:00 to 30-APR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Twelve inches of snow fell at West Yellowstone 6S (the Madison Plateau SNOTEL site - elevation 7759 feet). Twelve inches fell at West Yellowstone 11S (the Black Bear SNOTEL site - elevation 7949 feet). Sixteen inches fell at Bozeman 14NE (the Sacajawea SNOTEL site - elevation 6550 feet).

Winter Storm in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 28-APR-10 22:00:00 to 30-APR-10 05:43:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Twenty-two inches of snow fell at Babb 19W (the Flattop Mountain SNOTEL site - elevation 6299 feet). Also, ten inches of snow fell at Dupuyer 25W (the Badger Pass SNOTEL site - elevation 6900 feet) and 6 inches of snow fell at Beowning.