A warm front ahead of a winter storm moved through the region. With moisture overrunning this warm front and the snow pack that was on the ground, ice accumulations of over one quarter of an inch happened in parts of the county warning area. Montana Department of Transportation had road reports of severe driving conditions across the region, especially along the major route, US Highway 2 from Wolf Point to the North Dakota state line.

Ice Storm in DANIELS, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 09:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports of one quarter of an inch of ice on the roadways.

Ice Storm in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 10:30:00 to 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One quarter of an inch or more of ice on the ground in the Plentywood area.

Ice Storm in WESTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 10:30:00 to 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One quarter of an inch of ice on US Highway 2 from Wolf Point to Poplar.

Ice Storm in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 11:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer reported half an inch of ice on the ground around Lambert. Dispatch also reported ice conditions from Sidney to Culbertson and to Fairview.

Ice Storm in EASTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 11:30:00 to 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Reports of half an inch of ice on US Highway 2 from Poplar to the North Dakota border.   Driving conditions were extremely hazardous and many vehicles had slid off the roadway.

Ice Storm in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 07:45:00 to 08-JAN-09 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports of up to a quarter inch of ice accumulating on area roads in lower elevation areas.

Ice Storm in NORTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 08:30:00 to 08-JAN-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative weather observer southeast of Opheim called to report a half an inch of ice on the ground.

Ice Storm in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 06:51:00 to 08-JAN-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One quarter of and inch of ice and slush on the roadways near the Mccone county border.

Ice Storm in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 08:30:00 to 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One quarter of an inch of ice was reported on the ground.

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

One quarter of an inch of ice was reported on roadways.

Ice Storm in CENTRAL AND SE PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 06:45:00 to 08-JAN-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter of an inch of ice on the roadways.

Ice Storm in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-09 09:15:00 to 08-JAN-09 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of more then a quarter of an inch of ice on Interstate 94.  Disaster and Emergency Services reported a jackknifed semi-truck, and the county requested that the Montana Department of Transportation close the interstate.  It remained open but was listed with severe driving conditions on the road reports list.