Average Snowfall in Big Sky, MT
177.2"
inches per year
Heavy Snow Area
Elevation: 7,539 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 29 miles away.
Big Sky Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Big Sky typically runs from October through May, peaking in December with about 45.2" of snow.
Oct4.1"
Nov20.9"
Dec45.2"
Jan43.8"
Feb33.7"
Mar20.6"
Apr7.7"
May1.2"
Jun–
Jul–
Aug–
Sep–
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is over 6x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 177.2" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.
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Snow in Montana
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Cooke City | 213.1" |
| Silver Gate | 213.1" |
| Roscoe | 192.7" |
| Big Sky | 177.2" |
| White Sulphur Springs | 149.3" |
| Bearcreek | 141.9" |
| Red Lodge | 141.9" |
| Condon | 136.5" |
| Seeley Lake | 118.9" |
| Coram | 115.2" |
| Hungry Horse | 115.2" |
| Martin City | 115.2" |
| West Glacier | 115.2" |
| Lewistown | 112.1" |
| Ringling | 95.6" |
| Belgrade | 91.3" |
| Bozeman | 91.3" |
| Manhattan | 91.3" |
| Whitlash | 85.9" |
| Clyde Park | 81.7" |
| Anaconda | 75.1" |
| Warm Springs | 75.1" |
| Gardiner | 71.5" |
| Sand Coulee | 68.9" |
| Stockett | 68.9" |
| Wyola | 68.3" |
| Cascade | 66.8" |
| Ulm | 66.8" |
| Great Falls | 66.1" |
| Malmstrom Afb | 66.1" |
| Black Eagle | 66.1" |
| Sheridan | 64.7" |
| Virginia City | 64.7" |
| Olney | 63.1" |
| Whitefish | 63.1" |
| Livingston | 62.7" |
| Pray | 62.7" |
| Alder | 57.2" |
| Kalispell | 54.4" |
| Columbia Falls | 54.4" |
| Dell | 52.6" |
| Lima | 52.6" |
| Busby | 52.3" |
| Norris | 51.8" |
| Pony | 51.8" |
| Clinton | 51.8" |
| Boyd | 50.9" |
| Edgar | 50.9" |
| Joliet | 50.9" |
| Roberts | 50.9" |
| Bigfork | 50.6" |
| Lake Mc Donald | 50.6" |
| Lakeside | 50.6" |
| Somers | 50.6" |
| Capitol | 50.5" |
| Missoula | 50.2" |
| Bonner | 50.2" |
| Milltown | 50.2" |
| Grass Range | 50.1" |
| Forest Grove | 50.1" |
| Hammond | 50" |
| Frenchtown | 49.4" |
| Vaughn | 49" |
| Augusta | 45.9" |
| Sun River | 45.9" |
| Ennis | 44.7" |
| Floweree | 42.5" |
| Havre | 41" |
| Helena | 37.2" |
| Boulder | 37.2" |
| Billings | 35" |
| Hamilton | 17.1" |
| Butte | 15.2" |
| Dillon | 11.2" |
Snowfall Near Big Sky
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Ennis, MT | 17 mi | 44.7" |
| Norris, MT | 22 mi | 51.8" |
| Virginia City, MT | 26 mi | 64.7" |
| Alder, MT | 32 mi | 57.2" |
| Bozeman, MT | 32 mi | 91.3" |