A strong low pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska moved towards the Rocky Mountain Front as jet stream winds over 100 mph moved into the region. The low pressure system and a sharp cold front reached North-Central Montana Wednesday, adding moisture and light snow to the mix.

Heavy Snow in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snow measuring 12.0 inches in 10 hours was reported 1 mi W of East Glacier Park, MT.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 17-DEC-13 11:00:00 to 17-DEC-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds measuring 73KT (84MPH) were reported 8 mi SE of East Glacier Park at the Deep Creek RAWS.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 17-DEC-13 16:05:00 to 17-DEC-13 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 55KT (63MPH) were reported 13 mi W of Bynum, MT.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 17-DEC-13 16:33:00 to 17-DEC-13 16:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds measuring 51KT (59MPH) were reported in Cascade, MT.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 17-DEC-13 16:56:00 to 17-DEC-13 17:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds measuring 35KT (40MPH) were reported 3 mi SW of Cut Bank, MT at the Cut Bank Airport ASOS.

High Wind in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 17-DEC-13 20:03:00 to 17-DEC-13 21:03:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High sustained winds measuring 35KT (40MPH) were reported in Sunburst, MT.

High Wind in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 17-DEC-13 20:18:00 to 17-DEC-13 21:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High sustained winds measuring 35KT (40MPH) were reported in Whitlash, MT. Peak sustained wind of 47KT (54MPH).

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 05:15:00 to 18-DEC-13 05:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 55KT (75MPH) were reported 13 mi W of Bynum, MT.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 04:30:00 to 18-DEC-13 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds measuring 71KT (82MPH) were reported in Cascade, MT.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 03:34:00 to 18-DEC-13 03:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 67KT (77MPH) were reported 17 mi W of Pendroy, MT.

Heavy Snow in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 18-DEC-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy snow measuring 10.0 inches in 3 hours was reported 11 mi WSW of Babb, MT.

Heavy Snow in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 18-DEC-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 13.0 inches in 7 hours was reported at the Many Glacier SNOTEL; elevation 4900 ft.

Heavy Snow in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 15:00:00 to 19-DEC-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 9.0 inches in 12 hours was reported at the Sacajawea SNOTEL; elevation 6550 ft.

Heavy Snow in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 13:00:00 to 19-DEC-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 9.0 inches in 12 hours was reported at the Brackett Creek SNOTEL; elevation 7320 ft.

High Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 17-DEC-13 12:17:00 to 17-DEC-13 13:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High sustained winds measuring 35KT (40MPH) were reported 2 mi SSE of Geyser, MT at the Geyser DOT site.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-DEC-13 13:00:00 to 19-DEC-13 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 12 hours was reported at the Dupuyer Creek SNOTEL; elevation 5750 ft.