On February 6-8, a persistant winter storm moved east across Western Montana and produced heavy snowfall and gusty winds in many locations.

Winter Storm in WEST GLACIER REGION, MONTANA
From 07-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 07-FEB-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

West Glacier received 7.5 inches, Marias Pass received 7 inches, and Swan Lake received 6 inches of new snowfall accumulations from this event. In addition, gusty winds to 35 mph were observed along the US Highway 12 corridor between Essex and Marias Pass.

Winter Storm in FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS, MONTANA
From 07-FEB-08 01:00:00 to 07-FEB-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Whitefish received 8 inches and Bigfork received 6 inches of new snowfall accumulations. In addition, winds across the Flathead and Mission valleys gusted between 21 mph and 31 mph throughout the day.

Winter Storm in LOWER CLARK FORK REGION, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 08-FEB-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe weather spotters and automated weather stations reported between 6 and 10.5 inches of new snowfall accumulations along the Interstate 90 corridor between Saint Regis and Lookout Pass. In addition, wind gusts in the valleys and at Lookout Pass ranged between 21 mph and 31 mph.

Winter Storm in MISSOULA / BITTERROOT VALLEYS, MONTANA
From 07-FEB-08 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe weather spotters reported between 9 and 11 inches of new snowfall accumulations in the areas surrounding Hamilton. In addition, wind gusts between 22 mph and 32 mph were observed across the Bitterroot Valley.

Winter Storm in BITTERROOT / SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-08 19:00:00 to 08-FEB-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Lolo Pass received 6 to 7 inches of new snowfall accumulations in a 12 hour period. Lost Trail Pass received 10 to 12 inches of new snowfall accumulations during the entire event. In addition, gusty winds between 23 and 37 mph were observed throughout the mountains during the event.

Heavy Snow in KOOTENAI/CABINET REGION, MONTANA
From 07-FEB-08 02:00:00 to 07-FEB-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Montana Highway 56 corridor between Bull Lake and Troy received 6 to 8 inches of new snowfall accumulations. Yaak received 8 inches of new snowfall accumulations.

Winter Storm in BUTTE / BLACKFOOT REGION, MONTANA
From 07-FEB-08 09:44:00 to 08-FEB-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Frequent wind gusts between 40 mph and 50 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow along US Highway 12 between Garrison and McDonald Pass and also along Montana Highway 200 between Ovando and Lincoln. Whiteout conditions were observed on webcams at Avon and McDonald Pass.

Winter Storm in POTOMAC / SEELEY LAKE REGION, MONTANA
From 07-FEB-08 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe weather spotters 8 miles west of Clearwater Junction on Highway 200 and 10 miles east of Seeley Lake reported between 6 and 10 inches of new snow. In addition, blowing and drifting snow was reported. The automated weather station at Pistol Creek reported wind gusts to 27 mph.