A strong Colorado Low tracking northeast across the Great Plains brought areas of heavy snow to eastern Montana.  As the storm departed the area, blizzard conditions occurred as strong winds developed causing blowing snow and low visibility.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 13-DEC-22 07:55:00 to 16-DEC-22 03:40:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Across Eastern Roosevelt, measured snowfall amounts ranged from 7.0 to 12.0 inches.  The greatest amount of 12.0 inches was reported by a Co-op Observer in Culbertson.

Heavy Snow in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 13-DEC-22 05:20:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Across Richland County, measured snowfall amounts ranged from 5.0 to 12.0 inches. The greatest amount of 12.0 inches was reported by a trained spotter at Fairview.

Blizzard in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 15-DEC-22 10:10:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:45:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A semi truck driver traveling on MT Highway 13 reported reduced visibility between Circle and Wolf Point, with visibility dropping to whiteout/blizzard conditions near Vida.  MT Highway 13 was eventually closed between MT Highway 200 and US Highway 2 near Wolf Point.  Times are estimated.

Blizzard in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 15-DEC-22 08:55:00 to 16-DEC-22 04:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Coalridge Highway (MT Highway 517) and the N. Dagmar Road (MT Highway 516) were closed due to the weather.  Times are estimated.

Heavy Snow in WIBAUX, MONTANA
From 13-DEC-22 02:35:00 to 16-DEC-22 09:35:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Across Wibaux County, measured snowfall amounts ranged from 11.0 to 17.0 inches with drifts of up to 6 feet.  The greatest amount of 17.0 inches was reported by a trained spotter at 8 SSW St. Phillip.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 13-DEC-22 08:30:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:40:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Across Western Roosevelt County, measured snowfall amounts ranged from 2.0 to 6.0 inches.  The greatest amount of 6.0 inches was reported by the public at 12 E Bredette.

Blizzard in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 15-DEC-22 14:03:00 to 16-DEC-22 02:05:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Interstate 94 between Glendive and the Montana and North Dakota border and beyond was closed due to the weather.  MT Highway 254 was closed between MT Highway 200 and MT Highway 16 due to the weather.  Times are estimated.

Blizzard in WIBAUX, MONTANA
From 15-DEC-22 10:15:00 to 16-DEC-22 09:35:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Interstate 94 was closed from Glendive to the Montana and North Dakota border and beyond due to the weather.  MT Highway 7 was closed between Interstate 94 and Baker due to the weather.  Times are estimated.

Heavy Snow in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 13-DEC-22 07:10:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:40:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Across McCone County, measured snowfall amounts ranged from 2.0 to 12.0 inches.  The greatest amounts of 12.0 inches was reported by trained spotters at 10 SE Circle and 4N Circle.

Heavy Snow in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 13-DEC-22 01:50:00 to 16-DEC-22 07:05:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Across Dawson County, measured snowfall amounts ranged from 6.0 to 12.0 inches. The greatest amount of 12.0 inches was reported by the public, via Facebook, at 16 SE Circle, and a trained spotter at 13 E Glendive.

Heavy Snow in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 13-DEC-22 01:00:00 to 16-DEC-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Across Prairie County, measured snowfall amounts ranged from 8.5 to 20.0 inches. The greatest amount of 20.0 inches was reported by a trained spotter at 14 NNE Ismay.

Blizzard in EASTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 15-DEC-22 16:10:00 to 16-DEC-22 03:40:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported blizzard and whiteout conditions on US Highway 2 between Brockton and Fort Kipp.  Times are estimated.