A strong disturbance aloft brought heavy snow, gusty winds and very cold temperatures to a large portion of North Central Montana. Snow amounts in excess of 6 inches, wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and wind chill readings colder than 40 degrees below zero were common.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 00:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A wind chill reading of 43 degrees (F) below zero was reported at the Bowmans Corner DOT site.

Winter Storm in BEAVERHEAD, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind chill reading of 47 degrees(F) below zero was reported at Hobson 6NW. Additionally, blowing snow caused road closures near Eddie's Corner.

Winter Storm in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 10:30:00 to 28-JAN-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind chill reading of 42 degrees (F) below zero was reported at Roy 1N.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A wind chill reading of 46 degrees (F) was reported at Wickes 2SE (the Boulder DOT site).

Winter Storm in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 08:19:00 to 28-JAN-08 10:34:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A wind chill reading of 43 degrees (F) below zero was reported at the Great Falls ASOS site.

Winter Storm in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 11:10:00 to 28-JAN-08 15:23:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A wind chill reading of 40 degrees (F) below zero was reported at the Loma DOT site.

Winter Storm in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind chill reading of 42 degrees (F) below zero was reported at White Sulphur Springs 1SE.

Winter Storm in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Nine inches of snow was reported at the Yellowstone National Park Gate. Additionally, 7 inches of snow was reported at West Yellowstone and a wind gust to 64 mph was reported at Big Sky 7S.

Winter Storm in MADISON, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind chill reading of 40 degrees (F) below zero was reported at Cameron 5NNE. In addition to the cold, winds gusting in excess of 40 mph caused areas of blowing snow and reduced visibilities to less than 1 mile.

Winter Storm in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A wind chill reading of 53 degrees (F) below zero was reported at the Sweetgrass DOT site.

Winter Storm in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind chill reading of 43 degrees (F) below zero was reported at Lothair 3SE.

Winter Storm in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Seven inches of snow was reported at Heart Butte 14SW (the Badger Pass SNOTEL site - elevation 6900 feet). Additionally, a wind chill reading of 42 degrees (F) below zero was reported at Brady 2W.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind chill reading of 50 degrees (F) below zero was reported at Fort Belknap 13S.

Winter Storm in BEAVERHEAD, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Twelve inches of snow was reported at Dell 22SW (Beagle Springs SNOTEL site - elevation 8850 feet).

Winter Storm in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-08 13:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Fourteen inches of snow was reported at Babb 12W (the Many Glacier SNOTEL site - elevation 4900 feet). Additionally, sixteen inches of snow was reported at Babb 18W (the Flattop Mountain SNOTEL site - elevation 6300 feet).

Winter Storm in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A wind chill reading of 52 degrees (F) below zero was reported at the Cut Bank ASOS site.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 28-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind chill reading of 40 degrees (F) below zero was reported at Havre 30N.