A series of disturbances in a moist, westerly flow moved through the region generating mostly terrain-based periods of heavy snow. With a strong westerly flow, some high winds were also reported.

Heavy Snow in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 9 hours was reported 11 mi SSW of East Glacier Park, MT at the Pike Creek SNOTEL; elevation 5930ft.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 10:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 12 hours was reported in Lincoln, MT.

Heavy Snow in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 14:00:00 to 17-MAR-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 7.0 inches in 8 hours was reported 10 mi SSE of Neihart, MT at the Deadman Creek SNOTEL; elevation 6450ft.

Heavy Snow in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 14:00:00 to 17-MAR-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 7.0 inches in 8 hours was reported 10 mi SSE of Neihart, MT at the Deadman Creek SNOTEL; elevation 6450ft.

Heavy Snow in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 14:00:00 to 17-MAR-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 7.0 inches in 8 hours was reported 10 mi SSE of Neihart, MT at the Deadman Creek SNOTEL; elevation 6450ft.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 11:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 13.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 7 mi NW of Corbin, MT at the Frohner Meadow SNOTEL; elevation 6480ft.

Heavy Snow in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 05:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 23.0 inches in 24 hours was reported 13 mi ESE of Gallatin, MT at the Lick Creek SNOTEL; elevation 6860ft.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow measuring 6.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 13 mi SW of Dupuyer, MT.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 05:30:00 to 18-MAR-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 24 hours was reported 16 mi S of Alder, MT.

Heavy Snow in HILL, MONTANA
From 20-MAR-14 12:00:00 to 21-MAR-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 7 mi SE of Rocky Boy, MT; elevation estimated 4200ft.

Heavy Snow in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 20-MAR-14 14:00:00 to 21-MAR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow measuring 8.0 inches in 24 hours was reported 13 mi SSE of Rocky Boy, MT; elevation estimated 4250ft.

Heavy Snow in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 20-MAR-14 19:15:00 to 21-MAR-14 07:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow measuring 6.5 inches in 12 hours was reported 7 mi W of Forestgrove, MT.

Heavy Snow in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-14 07:00:00 to 18-MAR-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow measuring 19.5 inches in 24 hours reported 1 mi NNE of Big Sky, MT.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 19-MAR-14 21:00:00 to 20-MAR-14 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow measuring 9.0 inches in 6 hours was reported 23 mi W of Bynum, MT at the Waldron SNOTEL; elevation 5600ft.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 19-MAR-14 23:00:00 to 20-MAR-14 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow measuring 7.0 inches in 12 hours was reported 1 mi WNW of Marysville, MT.

High Wind in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 19-MAR-14 15:00:00 to 20-MAR-14 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High wind gusts, peaking at 70KT (80MPH), were reported 6 mi NE of Whitlash, MT.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 20-MAR-14 08:00:00 to 20-MAR-14 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High wind gusts, peaking at 53KT (61MPH), were reported 13 mi W of Bynum, MT at the Dellwo MSCN sensor..

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 19-MAR-14 07:00:00 to 19-MAR-14 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High wind gusts, peaking at 50KT (58MPH), were reported 1 mi E of East Glacier Park, MT at the Two Medicine Bridge DOT sensor.