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Spotter reported power poles downed; roofs were lifted off of small sheds as well.
A spring blizzard affected extreme eastern Montana from the morning of the 18th until mid-morning on the 19th. An area of low pressure developed in Wyoming and moved out into the western Dakotas. A heavy wet snow fell across the area and combined with a north wind of 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph to produce blizzard conditions. The heaviest snow fell across the Big Sheep Mountains and in Wibaux County where 12 to 17 inches of heavy wet snow fell. The snowfall was highly elevation dependent south of the Missouri River. Mostly snow fell above 2600 feet, and mainly rain fell in the valleys, where 2 to 4 inch amounts were common. Interstate 94 was closed from Glendive to the North Dakota border during the height of the storm, and many roads in Wibaux County were closed or open to emergency travel only. Three semi-trucks and 1 car were stranded on Highway 200 25 miles west-northwest of Glendive in the Big Sheep Mountains. The snow was reported to be 1 foot deep with visibility of 50 feet at the time. The strong wind knocked out power across portions of Daniels, Dawson, Prairie and Wibaux Counties. A few of the heavier snowfall amounts included:9NW Carlyle (Wibaux County):17 inchesCulbertson (Roosevelt County):12 inches10W Crane (Richland County): 12 inches10N Lindsay (Dawson County): 10 inches, with drifts 4 to 5 ft deep
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A lightning strike in the town of Whitetail caused a partial power outage in the town of Whitetail which destroyed two small transformers.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Scobey, Montana
| City | Scobey |
| County | Daniels |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 59263 |
Daniel County dispatch relayed a public report of 6 power poles blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts.