Two upper level waves brought snow and freezing rain to portions of western Montana providing for slick roadways. One wave moved through between Jan. 7-8 and the second wave moved through between Jan. 8-9. Snow bands oriented from west-northwest to east-southeast developed by the morning of Jan. 10 and brought periods of heavy snow to western Montana.

Winter Weather in POTOMAC / SEELEY LAKE REGION, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 10-JAN-14 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer measured a total snowfall of 6.1 with 0.33 precipitation. Road surfaces from Bonner to Seeley Lake were slick at times through this event.

Winter Weather in BITTERROOT / SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 10-JAN-14 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Lolo Pass SNOTEL measured 3-day snow total of 15. During the early morning hours of Jan. 10, the MT DOT required chains on towing units on Lolo Pass.  Other snowfall amounts include: 6.8 Sula 14 NE and 4 Lolo Hot Springs.

Winter Weather in KOOTENAI/CABINET REGION, MONTANA
From 07-JAN-14 21:00:00 to 10-JAN-14 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The storm total snowfall for Olney was 5 with 0.55 of precipitation. Two inches fell at 32 miles SSE of Libby.

Winter Weather in WEST GLACIER REGION, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-14 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-14 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer located in West Glacier measured a 3-day storm total snowfall of 10.5 with 0.77 of precipitation. MT DOT reported that US-2 was snow covered with slick conditions throughout this period.

Winter Weather in FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS, MONTANA
From 07-JAN-14 20:55:00 to 10-JAN-14 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Glacier Park Airport reported a 4 day storm total snowfall of 4.1 with 0.37 of precipitation. It also reported freezing rain during the early morning of Jan. 9. Other snowfall amounts include: 6 Whitefish, 5.3 Creston, and 3 Polson.

Winter Weather in LOWER CLARK FORK REGION, MONTANA
From 07-JAN-14 08:31:00 to 10-JAN-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer located 1 mile west of Haugan measured 12 of snow with 1.44 of precipitation. Other snowfall amounts include: 16 Lookout Pass Ski Resort and 6.3 Heron 2 mi. NW.

Winter Weather in BUTTE / BLACKFOOT REGION, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 10-JAN-14 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Elliston recorded 3 of snow on Jan 10. Interstate 90 experienced slick travel from Bearmouth to Butte at times during this period. Both MacDonald and Homestake Pass showed periods of snow with some blowing snow as well.

Winter Weather in MISSOULA / BITTERROOT VALLEYS, MONTANA
From 08-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 10-JAN-14 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Missoula International Airport experienced freezing rain between 1:04 am and 3:46 am MST, and from 6 to 8 am MST on Jan. 9. There was a coating of glaze/ice observed on sidewalks and on side roads from Frenchtown south to Florence. On Jan. 10, intense snow bands brought up to 4 of snow to Stevensville.