An arctic front backed in from the northeast and moved westward across the Billings Forecast Area. A deep upslope flow was ushered in behind the front. This upslope flow combined with a strong, unstable disturbance aloft, resulted in heavy snow across the central and western portions of the area, as well as the mountain foothills locations.

Winter Storm in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ryegate received 6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in EASTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7-15 inches was received across the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6-15 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 13:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall around 6 inches was reported across the county.

Winter Storm in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6-12 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6-15 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 inches was reported, as well as, sustained winds 30-35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

Winter Storm in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 7 to 14 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 18 inches.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in CRAZY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall amounts around 14 inches were reported.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKEE / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Placer Basin Snotel received around 16 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 09:30:00 to 15-DEC-15 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in TREASURE, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6-9 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 14-DEC-15 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 11 inches was reported across the area.