The coldest air of the winter season to date arrived with the passage of an arctic front. In addition, a moist Pacific storm system moved across the area. The combination of these two features resulted in accumulating snow to much of the Billings Forecast Area. In addition, strong gusty winds resulted in blowing snow and bitter wind chills across the area. The following snow amounts were received: 6 inches 8SW Big Timber, 22SW Lodge Grass and in Hardin, 10 inches in Harlowton, 2N Harlowton and 10N Absarokee, 3 inches with blowing snow and bad travel conditions in Livingston, 7 inches in Laurel, 8 inches in Fort Smith and 1E Pray, 5 inches in Judith Gap with blowing snow, reduced visibilities and gusts to 56 mph, 12 inches 12S Livingston, 18 inches 14S Livingston, and 12 inches 22SW Lodge Grass.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow was reported in Musselshell, but this snow combined with strong winds to produce considerable blowing and drifting problems.

Winter Storm in EASTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow was reported in Joliet, although strong wind combined with the snow to produce considerable blowing and drifting snow and bitter cold wind chills.

Winter Storm in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Storm in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PARK COUNTY, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five inches of snow was reported in Wilsall, although strong wind combined with the snow to produce considerable blowing and drifting snow and bitter cold wind chills.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow was reported in Big Timber.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Insurance Company

Winter Storm in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five inches of snow was reported in Ryegate, although strong winds combined with the snow to produce considerable blowing and drifting snow and bitter cold wind chills.

Winter Storm in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five inches of snow was reported in Red Lodge, although strong winds combined with the snow to produce considerable blowing and drifting snow and bitter cold wind chills.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five inches of snow was reported in Hardin, although strong winds combined with the snow to produce considerable blowing and drifting snow and bitter cold wind chills.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five inches of snow was reported in Ashland, although strong winds combined with the snow to produce considerable blowing and drifting snow and bitter cold wind chills.

Winter Storm in PARADISE VALLEY, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in ABSAROKEE / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 19-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement