A strong early Fall storm system moved into the Northern Rockies bringing significant snow to portions of the Billings Forecast Area. Heavy snow fell mainly along and south of a Livingston-Billings-Miles City-Baker line. The heaviest snowfall occurred along the eastern foothills of the Beartooth/Absaroka Mountains where up to two feet of snow fell. The main impacts from this storm were significant tree damage along with power outages as deciduous trees were still holding their leaves and northeast winds gusting over 20 mph added additional stress to trees and power lines.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 05:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches, along with tree damage and power outages, were reported in the Joliet and Bridger areas.

Heavy Snow in ABSAROKEE / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-13 21:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snotels reported snowfall of 15 to 20 inches with Placer Basin Snotel reporting 30 inches.

Heavy Snow in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 03:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 feet were reported. Numerous tree branches were broken.

Heavy Snow in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 01:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 24 inches, along with power outages, were reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-13 04:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several areas received 6+ inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 18:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy, wet snow resulted in power outages.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches were common across many areas.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 01:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 20 inches along with power outages were reported.

Heavy Snow in CRAZY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 04:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

South Fork Shields Snotel recorded 13.5 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 02:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6+ inches were reported along with tree damage and power outages.

Heavy Snow in CARTER, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-13 04:00:00 to 05-OCT-13 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts around 12 inches were common across the southern portions of the county. Trees were downed and roads were closed. There were also widespread power outages.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-13 06:00:00 to 04-OCT-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts around 12 inches, along with tree damage and power outages, were reported.