An arctic front moved across the Billings Forecast Area. This was followed by an unstable northwest flow aloft on Friday the 27th. This unstable flow produced bands of moderate to heavy snow. The arctic intrusion turned to an upslope event resulting in significant snowfall for the Beartooth/Absaroka/Red Lodge Foothills.

Winter Storm in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hazardous travel conditions were reported across the entire area, especially over Lame Deer Divide.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEASTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 06:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches and gusty winds were reported across the area. Roads were snow-packed and icy.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 06:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches, along with poor travel conditions, were reported.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous accidents were reported on Highway 212.

Winter Storm in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 15 to 25 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts up to 28 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:30:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe driving conditions and low visibilities were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:30:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe driving conditions and low visibilities were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:30:00 to 28-JAN-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches, along with icy covered roads, were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:30:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred across the area. In addition, treacherous travel conditions existed with numerous accidents reported.

Winter Storm in MELVILLE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 09:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts around 10 inches, along with severe driving conditions and low visibilities, were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:30:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred across the area. In addition, treacherous travel conditions and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 07:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall around 10 inches occurred across the area. In addition, severe driving conditions and low visibilities were reported.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred across the area. In addition, treacherous travel conditions and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 12 inches, along with bad road conditions, were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 07:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall around 12 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in PARADISE VALLEY, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall around 9 inches was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PARK COUNTY, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 09:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe driving conditions were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in BIGHORN CANYON, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 7 to 8 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in PRYOR/NORTHERN BIGHORN MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 26-JAN-23 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in CRAZY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall of 7 to 10 inches was recorded.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKA / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet was recorded.

Winter Storm in CARTER, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-23 05:00:00 to 28-JAN-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7+ inches, along with bad roads, was reported across the area.