Bigfork Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Bigfork get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Bigfork in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Bigfork averages 50.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Creston (14.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (13.8 in). A typical winter brings about 19.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.3 days with 3 inches or more. So far in the 2026–27 season the biggest storm near Bigfork was Oct 12, 2026, when 2 inches was reported in 9 NE Bigfork.
How much snow did Bigfork get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Bigfork in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
| Location | Snow | Reported | Source |
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Bigfork snowfall totals by storm, 2026–27 so far
Largest report within 16 miles of Bigfork for each snow event of the 2026–27 season so far, newest first.
| Storm | Top total | Where | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2″ | 9 NE Bigfork | 1 |
Average snowfall in Bigfork
That is more snow than 74% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Montana average of 62.0 inches.
Station: Creston (NOAA USC00242104), elevation 895 m, 14.6 km from Bigfork. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Bigfork
- Kalispell 54.4″/yr
- Columbia Falls 54.4″/yr
- Whitefish 63.1″/yr
- Missoula 43.0″/yr
- Lolo 43.0″/yr
- Great Falls 66.1″/yr
- Helena 37.2″/yr
- Warm Springs 75.1″/yr
- Anaconda 75.1″/yr
- Havre 41.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Bigfork today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Bigfork from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Bigfork get a year?
On average 50.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Creston.
What is the biggest snowstorm in Bigfork so far in 2026–27?
The Oct 12, 2026 storm, with 2 inches reported in 9 NE Bigfork.
What is the snowiest month in Bigfork?
Jan, with an average of 13.8 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.