Kalispell Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Kalispell get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Kalispell in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Kalispell averages 54.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Kalispell Glacier Ap (12.6 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. So far in the 2026–27 season the biggest storm near Kalispell was Oct 12, 2026, when 1.6 inches was reported in 2 S Kila.
How much snow did Kalispell get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Kalispell 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.
Kalispell snowfall totals by storm, 2026–27 so far
Largest report within 16 miles of Kalispell for each snow event of the 2026–27 season so far, newest first.
| Storm | Top total | Where | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1.6″ | 2 S Kila | 1 |
Average snowfall in Kalispell
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, 12.6 km from Kalispell. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Kalispell
- Columbia Falls 54.4″/yr
- Bigfork 50.6″/yr
- Whitefish 63.1″/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 Kalispell today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Kalispell from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Kalispell get a year?
On average 54.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Kalispell Glacier Ap.
What is the biggest snowstorm in Kalispell so far in 2026–27?
The Oct 12, 2026 storm, with 1.6 inches reported in 2 S Kila.
What is the snowiest month in Kalispell?
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.