A major winter storm moved into the region starting on January 8, 2009 with freezing rain. An arctic front moved into the area later that day and brought snowfall of up to 8 inches to portions of the region with sustained northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph.

Winter Storm in EASTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of new snow was reported near Froid.  Blowing snow reduced visibilities to less than a half mile at times during the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of new snowfall was reported at the Port of Raymond, with six inches of new snow at Westby.  Blowing snow caused reduced visibilities to less than a half mile during the overnight hours.

Winter Weather in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of new snow reported along with blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities were reduced to a half mile through the overnight hours.

Winter Weather in WIBAUX, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of new snow reported along with blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities were reduced to a half mile through the overnight hours.

Winter Weather in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of new snow reported along with blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities were reduced to a half mile through the overnight hours.

Winter Weather in WESTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of new snow was reported along with blowing snow reducing visibilities to around a half mile through the overnight hours.

Winter Storm in DANIELS, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six to eight inches of new snowfall were reported from the Port of Scobey to the Port of Whitetail.   Blowing snow reduced visibilities to less than a half mile at times during the overnight hours.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL AND SE PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 03:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several hours of snow and blowing snow with visibilities less then one mile. Snowfall reports of 1 to 3 inches of new snow.  Drifting and blowing snow caused by winds gusting from 40 and 50 mph.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two inches of new snow on the ground. Blowing and drifting snow reducing visibilities over night for several hours.  Wind gusts were in the 40 to 50 mph range during the overnight hours.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 12:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two inches of new snow reported. Drifting and blowing snow reducing visibilities to around a half mile overnight.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 13:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of new snow reported.  Snow and blowing snow reduced visibilities to around a half mile during the overnight hours.

Winter Weather in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of new snow was reported.  Snow and blowing snow led to visibilities around a half mile for several hours overnight.

Winter Weather in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 to 09-JAN-09 04:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of new snow reported along with blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities were reduced to a half mile through the overnight hours.

Winter Weather in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 11:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 03:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two inches of new snow on the ground. Blowing and drifting snow reduced visibilities to a half mile for several hours.