Whitefish Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Whitefish get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Whitefish in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Whitefish averages 63.1 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Whitefish (1.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (21.2 in). A typical winter brings about 25.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 7.2 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Whitefish get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Whitefish 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.
Whitefish snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Whitefish yet this season.
Average snowfall in Whitefish
That is more snow than 85% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Montana average of 62.0 inches.
Station: Whitefish (NOAA USC00248902), elevation 945 m, 1.6 km from Whitefish. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Whitefish
- Columbia Falls 54.4″/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 Whitefish today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Whitefish from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Whitefish get a year?
On average 63.1 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Whitefish.
What is the snowiest month in Whitefish?
Dec, with an average of 21.2 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.