An early Fall Winter Storm impacted much of the Billings Forecast Area. The coldest air of the season invaded southern and southeastern Montana and northern Wyoming. At the same time, a strong upper low moved off the Pacific coast and across Idaho. This upper low brought a prolonged period of winter precipitation. Warm air aloft with freezing temperatures at the surface resulted in several hours of freezing drizzle before changing to snow. Many roads saw light ice accumulations creating dangerously slick conditions. The precipitation then transitioned to snow creating snow packed roads over icy conditions.

Winter Storm in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 16:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches was reported.

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 16:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall up to 15 inches occurred in the foothills south of Livingston.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PARK COUNTY, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 16:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall up to 6 inches occurred across the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 16:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in MELVILLE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 16:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 13 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 16:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 21:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain followed by 4 to 8 inches of snow resulted in hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 21:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 13:00:00 (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 PARADISE VALLEY, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 21:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow covered and icy roads were common across the area.

Winter Storm in CRAZY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 22:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall up to 12 inches occurred in the mountains.

Winter Storm in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 00:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 16:00:00 (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 BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 01:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches occurred across the area.

Winter Storm in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 02:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain followed by 5 to 10 inches of snow resulted in hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 02:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain, followed by 6 to 10 inches of snow, resulted in very hazardous traveling conditions.

Winter Storm in BIGHORN CANYON, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 04:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain, followed by 5 inches of snow, resulted in very icy road conditions.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 04:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain, followed by 4 to 7 inches of snow, resulted in very slick road conditions and accidents.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 04:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain followed by 3 to 6 inches of snow resulted in icy road conditions and numerous accidents.

Winter Storm in TREASURE, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 04:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain followed by 4 to 8 inches of snow resulted icy road conditions with numerous accidents.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 05:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain followed by 4 to 8 inches of snow resulted in icy road conditions. Chains were required on Lame Deer Divide.

Winter Storm in FALLON, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 12:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freeing rain, followed by 6 to 12 inches of snow, resulted in very hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in CARTER, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 16:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain followed by 6 to 10 inches of snow resulted in treacherous driving conditions.

Winter Storm in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 25-OCT-23 17:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches occurred across the area.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKA / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 24-OCT-23 16:00:00 to 26-OCT-23 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Area SNOTELS recorded up to 18 inches of new snow.