(Snowfall) reports of 10 to 15 inches and up towards the Montana border," Sanders said. "Montana and North Dakota got a lot more than we did because of the storm track."
"We had power outages overnight (Tuesday into Wednesday morning) that were storm-related — due to trees sagging or falling into the lines. But when these storms happen in early fall or late spring when the trees are leafed out, it's always more serious than when they're bare. The leaves catch more moisture, and the trees are heavier and more likely to break."
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