National Weather ServiceMontanaSnow AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow Advisories in Montana
The National Weather Service issued 0 snow advisories for Montana in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains was covered most often (24 times since 2008).
How many snow advisories does Montana get?
Every snow advisory that covered part of Montana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 77 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Montana get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Montana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains | 24 | 0 | June 10, 2008 |
| Potomac/Seeley Lake Region | 18 | 0 | April 5, 2008 |
| Lower Clark Fork Region | 15 | 0 | June 10, 2008 |
| Kootenai/Cabinet Region | 13 | 0 | April 20, 2008 |
| Gallatin | 11 | 0 | April 20, 2008 |
| Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys | 11 | 0 | June 10, 2008 |
| Beaverhead | 10 | 0 | April 20, 2008 |
| Flathead/Mission Valleys | 10 | 0 | June 10, 2008 |
| Madison | 10 | 0 | April 20, 2008 |
| West Glacier Region | 10 | 0 | May 23, 2008 |
| Butte/Blackfoot Region | 9 | 0 | June 4, 2008 |
| Red Lodge Foothills | 8 | 0 | May 12, 2008 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a snow advisory?
A snow advisory covered snowfall below winter storm warning amounts. The NWS replaced it with the winter weather advisory. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Montana.