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Winter in Liberty County, Montana
24 winter storms and snow events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Winter Storm, Winter Weather, Heavy Snow, Blizzard, Ice Storm, Lake-Effect Snow, Sleet.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
NCEI records 24 winter events in Liberty County, Montana, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 16 years.
December is the busiest month, with 6 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 18 events against 6 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.3% of the 8,475 winter events recorded in Montana; its 1.7 per 100 square miles compares with 5.8 statewide.
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with Montana
| Measure | Liberty County | Montana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 24 | 8,475 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 1.7 | 5.8 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 123.3 | 76.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 86 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | December | December | January |
By year
Seasonality
3Feb
1Mar
1Apr
5May
3Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
3Nov
2Dec
6
Recorded events
All 24 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2020 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Apr 2019 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 2017 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Oct 2017 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Oct 2017 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Apr 2016 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Nov 2012 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Mar 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Dec 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Apr 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Apr 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Apr 2008 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2005 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 May 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Oct 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 May 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 May 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Dec 2000 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Liberty County had?
24 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of winter storms and snow became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded winter event in Liberty County?
8 Nov 2020 (Blizzard). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Liberty County?
NCEI records no damage estimate for events of this type in the county.
How does Liberty County compare with Montana for winter?
1.7 events per 100 square miles against 5.8 statewide; the county holds 24 of the state's 8,475 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 1 Oct 2026. See the methodology, the Winter hub and the county page.