A strong Spring storm system brought heavy wet snow to much of South Central Montana. The I-90 corridor from Big Timber to Columbus was hit the hardest with up to 2 feet of snow. Brief power outages and road closures were reported in the Reedpoint and Big Timber vicinities.

Heavy Snow in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 01:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 6 and 13 inches of snow was reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow was reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in ABSAROKEE / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 21-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Areas Snotels received anywhere from 12-17 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in PARADISE VALLEY, MONTANA
From 21-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Emigrant to Pine Creek received around 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 21-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts around 6 inches were common across the Livingston area.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PARK COUNTY, MONTANA
From 21-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall between 4 and 16 inches was reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in CRAZY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 01:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts from 8 to 14 inches of snow were received across the Crazy Mountains.

Heavy Snow in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 03:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Judith Gap area received between 2 and 8 inches of snow along with considerable blowing and drifting.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 02:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Areas southwest of Harlowton received between 8 and 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 02:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5 and 10 inches of snow was reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 02:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 10 inches of snow was reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 02:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several reports were received of vehicles stuck on Bear Creek Hill on Highway 72 and Brewer Hill on Highway 78.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 22-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pryor and surrounding areas received between 6 and 8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 21-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Big Timber received 10 inches of snow with up to 36 inches reported across the Eastern Foothills of the Crazy Mountains. In addition, 3 diameter tree branches were broken around the Big Timber area.