Southwest flow over the region brought strong west winds to the Rocky Mountains and portions of the adjacent plains. Widespread precipitation was seen over Central and Southwest Montana ahead of a low pressure sytem, associated with favorable dynamics and an upper level jet maximum.

High Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 09-MAR-14 03:27:00 to 09-MAR-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measured at 54KT (62MPH) were reported 8 mi SSW of Fort Benton, MT.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 09-MAR-14 04:00:00 to 09-MAR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds measured at 58KT (67MPH) were reported 12 mi NNE of Augusta, MT at the Hodgkiss Ranch sensor.

Heavy Snow in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 10-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 11-MAR-14 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow measuring 6.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 21 mi W of Neihart, MT.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 10-MAR-14 13:00:00 to 11-MAR-14 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 11.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 15 mi SW of Dupuyer, MT at the Dupuyer Creek SNOTEL; elevation 5750ft.

High Wind in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 09-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 09-MAR-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High wind gusts, peaking at 71KT (82MPH), were reported 8 mi ENE of Choteau, MT.

Flood in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 10-MAR-14 14:24:00 to 11-MAR-14 12:24:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOHMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from snow-melt caused river levels to rise. Water has come out of Clear Creek and flowed across roads, flooding low lying areas and secondary roads.

Flood in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 12-MAR-14 08:43:00 to 13-MAR-14 05:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: WINIFRED
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice jam formation along the Missouri River caused flooding at the James Kipp State Park recreation area.

Flood in HILL, MONTANA
From 12-MAR-14 15:48:00 to 13-MAR-14 05:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLD STONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Snow-melt caused the river's water level to exceed flood stage from the Fresno Reservoir north to the Canadian border. No damage was reported.

Heavy Snow in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 10-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 11-MAR-14 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow measuring 6.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 10 mi SSE of Neihart, MT.

High Wind in MADISON, MONTANA
From 08-MAR-14 19:40:00 to 09-MAR-14 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High sustained winds measuring 36KT (42MPH) reported 4 mi NNE of McAllister, MT at the Norris Hill DOT sensor.

High Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 09-MAR-14 10:00:00 to 09-MAR-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High sustained winds, peaking at 38KT (44MPH), were reported 2 mi SSE of Geyser, MT at the Geyser DOT sensor.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 10-MAR-14 14:00:00 to 11-MAR-14 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow measuring 6.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 16 mi NW of Wolf Creek, MT.

Heavy Snow in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 10-MAR-14 14:00:00 to 11-MAR-14 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 9.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 13 mi ESE of Gallatin Gateway, MT at the Lick Creek SNOTEL; elevation 6860ft.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, MONTANA
From 10-MAR-14 02:00:00 to 11-MAR-14 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 24 hours was reported 5 mi W of Big Sky, MT; elevation 7200ft.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 08-MAR-14 04:23:00 to 08-MAR-14 04:23:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds measuring 55KT (63MPH) reported 1 mi E of East Glacier Park, MT at the Two Medicine DOT sensor.

High Wind in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 08-MAR-14 19:40:00 to 09-MAR-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High sustained winds measuring 40KT (46MPH) reported 8 mi WNW of Whitlash, MT at the Sunburst sensor.

High Wind in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 08-MAR-14 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High sustained winds measuring 66KT (76MPH) reported 6 mi NE of Whitlash, MT.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 08-MAR-14 23:45:00 to 09-MAR-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds measuring 53KT (61MPH) reported 3 mi SW of Cut Bank, MT at the Cut Bank Airport ASOS.