Missoula Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Missoula get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Missoula in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Missoula averages 43.0 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Missoula Intl Ap (9.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (11.6 in). A typical winter brings about 13.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.8 days with 3 inches or more. So far in the 2026–27 season the biggest storm near Missoula was Oct 11, 2026, when 6 inches was reported in 8 ESE Evaro.
How much snow did Missoula get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Missoula 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.
Missoula snowfall totals by storm, 2026–27 so far
Largest report within 16 miles of Missoula for each snow event of the 2026–27 season so far, newest first.
| Storm | Top total | Where | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6″ | 8 ESE Evaro | 1 |
Average snowfall in Missoula
That is more snow than 59% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Montana average of 62.0 inches.
Station: Missoula Intl Ap (NOAA USW00024153), elevation 973 m, 9.2 km from Missoula. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Missoula
- Lolo 43.0″/yr
- Anaconda 75.1″/yr
- Warm Springs 75.1″/yr
- Bigfork 50.6″/yr
- Kalispell 54.4″/yr
- Helena 37.2″/yr
- Columbia Falls 54.4″/yr
- Whitefish 63.1″/yr
- Great Falls 66.1″/yr
- Belgrade 91.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Missoula today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Missoula from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Missoula get a year?
On average 43.0 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Missoula Intl Ap.
What is the biggest snowstorm in Missoula so far in 2026–27?
The Oct 11, 2026 storm, with 6 inches reported in 8 ESE Evaro.
What is the snowiest month in Missoula?
Dec, with an average of 11.6 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.