Active weather across the region as a strong Canadian cold front swept through Montana. The main impact of this system was a very quick drop in temperatures from the 30s and 40s into the single digits and teens. Frontal passage also brought strong and gusty winds from the north.

High Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-13 01:00:00 to 28-DEC-13 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds measuring 52KT (60MPH) were reported 2 mi E of Inverness, MT.

High Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-13 03:18:00 to 28-DEC-13 03:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds measuring 55KT (63MPH) were reported 13 mi S of Fort Belknap, MT at the Fort Belknap RAWS.

High Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-13 01:00:00 to 28-DEC-13 03:30:00 (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 23 mi N of Havre, MT.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-13 07:00:00 to 28-DEC-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds measuring 61KT (70MPH) were reported 2 mi S of Choteau, MT.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-13 04:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 52KT (60MPH) were reported 13 mi WSW of Saint Mary, MT at the Logan Pass visitors center.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-13 07:52:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:07:00 (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 WSW of Choteau, MT.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-13 09:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 53KT (61MPH) were reported 13 mi W of Bynum, MT at the Dellwo sensor.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds measuring 70KT (81MPH) were reported 8 mi SE of East Glacier Park, MT at the Deep Creek RAWS.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-13 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds measuring 63KT (72MPH) were reported in Babb, MT.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-13 13:47:00 to 29-DEC-13 13:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 67KT (77MPH) were reported 10 mi SSW of Choteau, MT.

Heavy Snow in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 31-DEC-13 05:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 24 hours reported at Showdown ski area near Neihart, MT.

Heavy Snow in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 31-DEC-13 12:30:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow measuring 12.0 inches in 18 hours reported 5 mi SW of Windham, MT; elevation 4900 ft.

Heavy Snow in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 31-DEC-13 05:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 24 hours reported at Showdown ski area near Neihart, MT.

High Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-13 00:36:00 to 28-DEC-13 02:21:00 (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 12 mi S of Rudyard, MT.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-13 02:37:00 to 28-DEC-13 02:37:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measuring 54KT (62MPH) were reported 21 mi SE of Cascade, MT at the Millegan sensor.

High Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-13 02:37:00 to 28-DEC-13 02:37:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated high winds of 50KT (58MPH) were reported to have caused damage to a home's siding in Fort Benton, MT. Report received via Billing, MT Facebook post.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-13 03:07:00 to 28-DEC-13 03:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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