Winter Storm — Treasure, Montana

2018-03-03 to 2018-03-05 · Treasure, Montana

Event narrative

Snow and reduced visibilities resulted in severe driving conditions along I-90 from Billings to Hysham.

Wider weather episode

A very strong early March storm system moved across the northern Rockies during the first few days of the month. Strong jet dynamics, Pacific moisture aloft, along with a strong surface low across central Wyoming all resulted in heavy snow and strong gusty winds across portions of the Billings Forecast Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 745006. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.