A powerful winter storm brought heavy snow, gusty winds and extreme cold to a large portion of North Central Montana. Snowfall amounts in excess of 6 inches, wind gusts over 40 mph and extremely cold temperatures were reported. The temperature fell to 8 below zero in Great Falls which is the second coldest April reading of all time for the city. The extreme cold was responsible for the deaths of lambs and livestock as well as crippling many trees and flowering plants.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of snow fell at Norris 15NW.

Heavy Snow in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ten inches of snow fell at Chester.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of snow fell at Rogers Pass 9NNE.

Heavy Snow in BEAVERHEAD, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve inches of snow were reported at Glen 9N.

Heavy Snow in HILL, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow were reported at Havre.

Heavy Snow in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Fifteen inches of snow fell at Great Falls 5WSW (the NWS ASOS site). Additionally, 12 inches of snow were reported at Great Falls 3N, at Ulm and at Ulm 13SSE, and 9 inches at Cascade 5S.

Heavy Snow in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fifteen inches of snow were reported at Russell 15W, 12 inches at Russell and 11 inches at Carter 27NW.

Winter Weather in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four inches of snow fell at Conrad. In addition to the snow, sustained northwest winds between 30 and 40 mph produced visibilities of a few hundred feet.

Heavy Snow in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 14:00:00 to 20-APR-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine inches of snow fell at Raynesford. Also, 6 inches of snow fell at Stanford 9S.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snow fell at Whitehall 13W. Also, 8 inches fell at Boulder and 5 inches fell at Whitehall.

Heavy Snow in BROADWATER, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six inches of snow fell at Townsend 10E.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Ten inches of snow were reported at Lincoln. Also, 8 inches of snow fell at Rogers Pass 9NNE and 7 inches fell in Helena.

Heavy Snow in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixteen inches of snow were reported at Gold Butte 7N. Additionally, 6 inches of snow fell at Dunkirk 19NNE and at Shelby.

Winter Weather in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 19-APR-08 12:00:00 to 20-APR-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four inches of snow fell at Choteau. In addition to the snow, sustained northwest winds between 20 and 30 mph caused visibilities to drop to less than one-quarter mile.