Pacific moisture and cold Canadian air met over North Central Montana and produced a widespread snow event. Snow amounts in excess of 6 inches were common across the area.

Winter Storm in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow fell at Dutton 8NNE. Snow drifts to 3 feet high were also reported.

Winter Storm in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eleven inches of snow fell at Hobson.

Winter Storm in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of snow fell at Moore 2W.

Winter Storm in BROADWATER, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-10 17:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Eight inches of snow fell at White Sulphur Springs 18W (the Pickfoot Creek SNOTEL site - elvevation 6650 feet).

Winter Storm in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-10 17:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Eight inches of snow fell at White Sulphur Springs 18W (the Pickfoot Creek SNOTEL site - elevation 6650 feet).

Winter Storm in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-10 17:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Ten inches of snow fell at West Yellowstone 1SSE.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Eight inches of snow fell at Lincoln 8NNE (the Copper Bottom SNOTEL site - elevation 5200 feet).

Winter Storm in MADISON, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-10 17:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Eight inches of snow fell at Cameron 15SSW (the Clover Meadow SNOTEL site - elevation 8800 feet).

Winter Storm in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow fell at Sunburst 8E.

Winter Storm in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snow fell at Whitlash 3SSE.

Winter Storm in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine inches of snow fell at Valier.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight inches of snow fell at Fort Belknap.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snow fell at Choteau 2SW.

Winter Storm in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six inches of snow fell at East Glacier 11SSW (the Pike Creek SNOTEL site - elevation 5928 feet).

Winter Storm in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six inches of snow fell at Santa Rita 26NW.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Eight inches of snow fell at Havre. The snow caused a portion of the Havre High School roof to collapse.

Winter Storm in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Seven inches of snow fell at Cascade.

Winter Storm in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of snow fell at The Knees 11ENE.