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 1.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Bessemer 3 Wsw (18.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Mar through Mar, and Mar is the snowiest month (0.7 in). A typical winter brings about 0.2 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.1 days with 3 inches or more.
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…
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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, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Helena yet this season.
Average snowfall in Helena
That is more snow than 1% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Alabama average of 1.8 inches.
Station: Bessemer 3 Wsw (NOAA USC00010764), elevation 136 m, 18.8 km from Helena. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Helena
- Pelham 1.2″/yr
- Alabaster 1.2″/yr
- Bessemer 1.2″/yr
- Chelsea 1.4″/yr
- Fairfield 1.4″/yr
- Pleasant Grove 1.4″/yr
- Birmingham 1.4″/yr
- Gardendale 1.4″/yr
- Trussville 1.4″/yr
- Moody 1.4″/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 1.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Bessemer 3 Wsw.
What is the snowiest month in Helena?
Mar, with an average of 0.7 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.