Strong gradient winds developed over the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains, remaining strong off and on for a few days. An upper level disturbance moved southward through the region Tuesday bringing snow to portions of Central Montana. Generally light snow fell with isolated higher amounts in the mountains.

Heavy Snow in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 10-DEC-13 01:00:00 to 10-DEC-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 10.0 inches in 12 hours reported at the Deadman Creek SNOTEL; elevation 6480 ft.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 12-DEC-13 10:00:00 to 12-DEC-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 68KT (78MPH) were reported in Glacier Park at Logan Pass.

Heavy Snow in HILL, MONTANA
From 09-DEC-13 04:00:00 to 10-DEC-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 10.0 inches in 24 hours reported at the Rocky Boy SNOTEL; elevation 4700 ft.

Heavy Snow in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 10-DEC-13 01:00:00 to 10-DEC-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 7.0 inches in 12 hours reported at the Pike Creek SNOTEL; elevation 5928 ft.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 09-DEC-13 01:34:00 to 09-DEC-13 04:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds measuring 52KT (61MPH) were reported at the Two Medicine DOT station.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 09-DEC-13 03:55:00 to 09-DEC-13 04:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High sustained winds measuring 35KT (40MPH) were reported at the Cut Bank ASOS.

High Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 09-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds measuring 50KT (58MPH) were reported 10 mi S of Chinook, MT. Visibility less than 50 yards in blowing snow.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 11-DEC-13 16:21:00 to 11-DEC-13 16:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds measuring 70KT (71MPH) were reported 8 mi SE of East Glacier Park at the Deep Creek RAWS.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 11-DEC-13 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High sustained winds measuring 37KT (43MPH) were reported 10 mi SW of Choteau, MT. Peak gusts were 45KT (52MPH).

High Wind in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 12-DEC-13 06:46:00 to 12-DEC-13 10:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds measuring 57KT (66MPH) were reported 7 mi S of Power, MT.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 09-DEC-13 01:34:00 to 09-DEC-13 04:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds measuring 74KT (85MPH) were reported at the Deep Creek RAWS.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 10-DEC-13 02:52:00 to 10-DEC-13 02:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 55KT (63MPH) were reported 21 mi SE of Cascade at the Millegan site.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 10-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 10-DEC-13 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds measuring 68KT (78MPH) were reported at the Deep Creek RAWS.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 11-DEC-13 12:51:00 to 12-DEC-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds measuring 50KT (58MPH) were reported at the Two Medicine DOT station.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 12-DEC-13 03:52:00 to 12-DEC-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 63KT (72MPH) were reported 21 mi SE of Cascade at the Millegan site.

High Wind in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 11-DEC-13 19:19:00 to 11-DEC-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 55KT (63MPH) were reported 6 mi NE of Whitlash, MT.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 09-DEC-13 06:52:00 to 09-DEC-13 06:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 51KT (59MPH) were reported 24 mi SW of Choteau, MT.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 09-DEC-13 23:00:00 to 10-DEC-13 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 57KT (66MPH) were reported 24 mi SW of Choteau, MT.