A winter storm dropped southeast across northeast Montana early on the 22nd to bring blizzard conditions to part of the area. The deep snow contributed to impressive snow drifts that blocked roadways and stranded motorists.

Winter Storm in WIBAUX, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-11 08:05:00 to 22-JAN-11 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At 0805 MST, 1 mile southeast of Wibaux quarter of a mile visibility at times with drifting snow to 3 feet. At 0940 MST, 13 miles northwest of Carlyle, 5 inches of new snowfall with 27 inch drifts with visibility down to a half mile. From 0400 to 1100 MST, Beaver Hill DOT had winds sustained over 30 mph with frequent gusts over 35 mph.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-11 13:25:00 to 23-JAN-11 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Port of Morgan and Trained Spotter observed 5 to 6 inches of new snow with this system.

Blizzard in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-11 05:48:00 to 22-JAN-11 11:48:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At 0548 MST, Jordan ASOS reported several hours with winds gusting over 35 mph. At 0718 MST, Garfield county dispatch reported blizzard conditions with low visibilities and drifting snow. At 1035 MST, public in Cohagen reported blizzard conditions with visibilities less than a quarter of a mile in blowing and drifting snow.

Blizzard in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-11 07:15:00 to 22-JAN-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County dispatch reported significant drifting and vehicles getting stuck across the county. At 1325 MST, spotter in Circle reported 4 inches of new snow with 3 to 4 foot drifts. Blizzard conditions occurred this morning. At 1350 MST, 3 miles west of Brockway, spotter reported 7 inches of new snowfall with 3 to 4 foot drifts.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-11 03:30:00 to 22-JAN-11 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At 0700 MST, spotter 20 miles south of Brockton reported 4 new inches of snowfall with large drifts. At 0835 MST, spotter 15 miles southeast of Culbertson reported poor visibilities with 20 to 30 mph winds since 0330 MST. At 1530, spotter 1 mile southeast of Crane reported 7 inches of new snow with 1/4 to 1/2 mile visibility and snow drifts up to 2 feet deep. At 1700 MST, Sidney reported 4 inches of new snow.

Blizzard in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-11 07:00:00 to 22-JAN-11 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At 0700 MST, 2 miles west-southwest of Glendive spotter measured 4.5 miles of new snow, still falling moderately. At 0725 MST, county dispatch reported blizzard conditions with plows not having the ability to keep the roads clear. At 0835 MST in Glendive, 5 1/2 inches of new snow fell so far with blowing and drifting snow. At 1000 MST, Lindsay Divide DOT reported sustained winds at 30 mph with gusts frequently over 35 mph. At 1300 MST, Cooperative weather observer measured 5.5 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL AND SE PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 22-JAN-11 07:18:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Malta South DOT sensor reported winds of 30 to 45 mph for at least 3 consecutive hours between midnight and 0700 MST. At 0718 MST, the event started with freezing rain followed by 2 inches of new snowfall causing a semi-tractor trailer to tip sideways.

Blizzard in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 22-JAN-11 01:00:00 to 22-JAN-11 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

At 0600 MST Glasgow ASOS reported visibilities of a quarter of a mile for several hours along with gusts of 35 mph. At 0900 MST NWS Glasgow reported 3.4 inches of new snow. Drifts were yards deep across the area due to the vast amounts of loose snow. This caused numerous vehicles to become stuck in the area. At 1320 4 miles southwest of Hinsdale 7.5 inches of new snow fell with 2 to 3 foot drifts.