An arctic front moved across the Billings Forecast Area. This was followed by a moist flow aloft off the Pacific. This moist flow aloft produced a multi-day overrunning snow event across the Billings Forecast area. Many locations received heavy snow accumulations. The storm impacted travel across the area. Highway 191 was closed for a period of time and a large portion of Interstate 90 was shut down for nearly a day.

Winter Storm in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 22:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 (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 PRYOR/NORTHERN BIGHORN MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 inches, along with blowing snow, was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7 to 14 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 12:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches was estimated by NOHRSC.

Winter Storm in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 12:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 inches was reported in Red Lodge.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches occurred across the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHEASTERN YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pompey's Pillar and the surrounding area reported 8 inches of snow, along with blowing snow and poor visibilities.

Winter Storm in MELVILLE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Winter Storm in NORTHERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 12:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Snowfall of 6 inches was estimated by NOHRSC.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 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 SOUTHWESTERN YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts around 15 inches, along with blowing snow and poor visibilities, were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7 to 12 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 9 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in CARTER, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7 inches was reported across the area. In addition, severe driving conditions were reported on Highway 212.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 inches occurred across the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 12:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 9 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in TREASURE, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7 to 8 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 20-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in CRAZY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 19-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet was reported by area SNOTELS.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKA / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 19-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Area SNOTELS recorded 2 to 3 feet of new snow.