A large winter storm brought widespread snow across northern and central Montana starting Sunday night (October, 1st 2017), continuing through Monday (October 2nd, 2017), and ending the morning of Tuesday (October 3rd, 2017). The highest impacted areas came across the northern Montana area known as the Hi-Line, specifically the Havre area. Across the Havre area, anywhere from 12 to 16 inches fell. To the elevated areas south of Havre, up to 30 inches of snow were reported with up to 8 foot drifts. Other areas of central Montana had reports anywhere from 1 to 6 inches.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 15:00:00 to 03-OCT-17 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread and extensive tree and power line damage throughout the city of Havre due to heavy snow and strong winds. Trees and large branches have fallen on cars, homes, and power lines. Thousands without power in town. Some roads closed due to fallen trees.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 15:00:00 to 03-OCT-17 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six power poles snapped near observer's house. Power out in the area. 5 inches of snow fell.

Winter Storm in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 13:45:00 to 02-OCT-17 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 49 closed from HWY 2 to Kiowa Junction due to icy roads.

Winter Storm in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 15:15:00 to 02-OCT-17 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Severe driving conditions reported on HWY 89 from St. Mary to the Canadian border.

Winter Storm in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 17:44:00 to 02-OCT-17 17:44:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Severe driving conditions reported on HWY 2 from Havre to Chester.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 17:44:00 to 02-OCT-17 17:44:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Severe driving conditions reported on HWY 2 from Havre to Chester and HWY 212 from Havre to the Canadian border.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 20:39:00 to 02-OCT-17 20:39:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Highway 2 is bad due to slush and wet, heavy snow. Power is out on the Fort Belknap Reservation.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 22:45:00 to 02-OCT-17 22:45:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Severe driving conditions reported on Highways 241 and 66 through all of Blaine County.

Winter Storm in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 22:38:00 to 02-OCT-17 22:38:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Northwestern Energy reports more than 5000 customers without power along the Hi-line from east of Chester through Havre and Fort Belknap.

Winter Storm in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 02-OCT-17 23:20:00 to 02-OCT-17 23:20:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Severe driving conditions reported along HWY 89 from Fairfield to Choteau.

Winter Storm in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 04:30:00 to 03-OCT-17 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Severe driving conditions reported along HWY 87 from Big Sandy to Box Elder.

Winter Storm in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 08:50:00 to 03-OCT-17 08:50:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Four semis blocking the road on HWY 87 near Loma Hill.

Winter Storm in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 07:40:00 to 03-OCT-17 07:40:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Severe driving conditions reported along Interstate 15 from Sunburst to the Canadian border.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 09:50:00 to 03-OCT-17 09:50:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread severe driving conditions on HWY 2 in Havre and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 09:00:00 to 03-OCT-17 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Cars buried in snow drifts in Laredo.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 16:00:00 to 03-OCT-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Snow emergency declared for the City of Havre.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 16:00:00 to 03-OCT-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Snow emergency declared for the Fort Belknap Agency.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 10:00:00 to 03-OCT-17 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Power lines down on HWY 2 in Harlem, blocking lanes.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 11:20:00 to 03-OCT-17 11:20:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Northwestern Energy reports about 7000 customers without power due to the winter storm in Havre and points east. Power could be out for several days.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-17 11:20:00 to 03-OCT-17 11:20:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Northwestern Energy reports about 7000 customers without power due to the winter storm in Havre and points east. Power could be out for several days.