Helena Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Helena get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Helena in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Helena averages 37.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Helena Rgnl Ap (5.7 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (7.7 in). A typical winter brings about 12.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.1 days with 3 inches or more. So far in the 2026–27 season the biggest storm near Helena was Oct 10–12, 2026, when 17.7 inches was reported in 2 SE Montana City.
How much snow did Helena get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Helena 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.
Helena snowfall totals by storm, 2026–27 so far
Largest report within 16 miles of Helena for each snow event of the 2026–27 season so far, newest first.
| Storm | Top total | Where | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10–12, 2026 | 17.7″ | 2 SE Montana City | 16 |
Average snowfall in Helena
That is more snow than 51% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Montana average of 62.0 inches.
Station: Helena Rgnl Ap (NOAA USW00024144), elevation 1167 m, 5.7 km from Helena. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Helena
- Warm Springs 75.1″/yr
- Anaconda 75.1″/yr
- Belgrade 91.3″/yr
- Great Falls 66.1″/yr
- Bozeman 91.3″/yr
- Missoula 43.0″/yr
- Livingston 62.7″/yr
- Lolo 43.0″/yr
- Lewistown 112″/yr
- Bigfork 50.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Helena today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Helena from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Helena get a year?
On average 37.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Helena Rgnl Ap.
What is the biggest snowstorm in Helena so far in 2026–27?
The Oct 10–12, 2026 storm, with 17.7 inches reported in 2 SE Montana City.
What is the snowiest month in Helena?
Dec, with an average of 7.7 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.