Montana, 2026Winter Weather in Montana, February 8 to 9, 2026
February 8 to 9, 2026 · NWS MSO · 1 event in 1 county or zone
A weak atmospheric river brought a half to one-inch snow water equivalent to the mountains of north-central Idaho into western Montana. The snow was very wet at passes with generally low impact.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
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A weak atmospheric river brought a half to one-inch snow water equivalent to the mountains of north-central Idaho into western Montana. The snow was very wet at passes with generally low impact. The greatest impact occurred in the higher valleys of southwest Montana where slippery conditions were noted.
Winter Weather, Butte / Blackfoot Region
- When
- February 8, 9:00 PM MST to February 9, 10:00 AM MST
- Where
- Butte / Blackfoot Region forecast zone
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 46.306, -113.025 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A weather spotter 7 miles west of Anaconda reported 5 inches of total snowfall. During the morning of the 9th, several vehicle accidents occurred across the region. A rollover was reported at mile-marker 4 on US-12 near MacDonald Pass, followed by a second rollover near Garrison Junction. A jackknifed truck was reported at MacDonald Pass and a separate crash blocked Montana Highway 1 near Philipsburg.
- Winter Weather
- Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- High Wind in Nevada, February 8 to 11, 202661 kt wind · 7 events
- Winter Storm in Montana, February 8 to 9, 20265 events
- Extreme Cold in New York, February 8, 20264 events
- Blizzard and High Wind in Alaska, February 8 to 12, 202667 kt wind · 4 events
- Extreme Cold in Alaska, February 8 to 10, 20262 events
- Extreme Cold in Virginia, February 8, 20261 event
- Heavy Snow in Oregon, February 8 to 9, 20261 event
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1314926.