Areas of strong winds and heavy snowfall combined to cause power outages and road closures across portions of Central and North Central Montana.

Heavy Snow in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 18:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 8 inches in 12 hours was reported 8 miles W of Neihart at the Stringer Creek SNOTEL (Elevation 6550ft).

Heavy Snow in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow measuring 9.5 inches in 24 hours was reported 1 miles SSE of Neihart  (Elevation est 5600ft).

Heavy Snow in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 22:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow estimated at 6 inches in 12 hours was reported along highway 87 from Raynesford to Spion Kop Hill.

Heavy Snow in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 18:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow measuring 16 inches in 24 hours was reported 11 miles ESE of Highwood. Snow-to-Liquid equivalent of .33 inches.

Heavy Snow in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 07-MAR-13 09:00:00 to 07-MAR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 8 inches in 12 hours was reported at the Whiskey Creek SNOTEL (Elevation 6800ft).

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 14:30:00 to 03-MAR-13 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds of 54KT (62MPH) were measured 21 miles SE of Cascade at Millegan.

High Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 19:00:00 to 03-MAR-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High sustained winds of 35KT (40MPH) were measured 2 miles SSE of Geyser at the Geyser DoT sensor.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 11:30:00 to 03-MAR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds of 60KT (69MPH) were measured 13 miles W of Bynum at Dellwo.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 08:30:00 to 03-MAR-13 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds of 50KT (58MPH) were measured 3 miles SW of Cut Bank at the Cut Bank Airport ASOS.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 10:00:00 to 03-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds of 51KT (60MPH) were measured 8 miles SE of East Glacier Park at the Deep Creek RAWS.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 10:00:00 to 03-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High sustained winds of 35KT (40MPH) were measured 3 miles SW of Cut Bank at the Cut Bank Airport ASOS.

High Wind in BROADWATER, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 14:00:00 to 03-MAR-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds of 53KT (61MPH) were measured 3 miles WNW of Townsend at the Ginger RAWS.

High Wind in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 03-MAR-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds of 51KT (59MPH) were measured at Kevin.

High Wind in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds of 55KT (63MPH) were measured 6 miles NNW of Sunburst at the Sweetgrass DoT site.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 17:30:00 to 03-MAR-13 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds of 57KT (66MPH) were measured 8 miles ENE of Choteau.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 18:00:00 to 03-MAR-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds of 52KT (60MPH) were measured at Cascade.

Heavy Snow in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 02-MAR-13 17:30:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 8 inches in 24 hours was reported 11 miles SSW of East Glacier Park at the Pike Creek SNOTEL (Elevation 5928ft).

Heavy Snow in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 20:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 8 inches in 12 hours was reported 12 miles ENE of Garneill at the Crystal Lake SNOTEL (Elevation 6050ft).

Heavy Snow in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 18:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow measuring 18 to 24 inches in 12 hours was reported 21 miles W of Neihart, MT.

Heavy Snow in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow measuring 10 inches in 12 hours was reported 6 miles SSW of Belt.

Heavy Snow in HILL, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-13 16:45:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy snow measuring 24 inches in 24 hours was reported at Rocky Boy with up to 36 inches in terrain above the reservation.

Heavy Snow in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 02-MAR-13 17:30:00 to 04-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 12 inches in 24 hours was reported 19 miles W of Babb at the Flattop Mountain SNOTEL (Elevation 6299ft).