Columbia Falls Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Columbia Falls get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbia Falls in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Columbia Falls averages 54.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Kalispell Glacier Ap (9.7 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (15.9 in). A typical winter brings about 19.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.8 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Columbia Falls get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Columbia Falls in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Columbia Falls snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbia Falls yet this season.
Average snowfall in Columbia Falls
That is more snow than 79% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Montana average of 62.0 inches.
Station: Kalispell Glacier Ap (NOAA USC00244558), elevation 901 m, 9.7 km from Columbia Falls. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Columbia Falls
- Whitefish 63.1″/yr
- Kalispell 54.4″/yr
- Bigfork 50.6″/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 Columbia Falls today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Columbia Falls from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Columbia Falls get a year?
On average 54.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Kalispell Glacier Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Columbia Falls?
Dec, with an average of 15.9 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.