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Winter in Wibaux County, Montana
84 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.
Wibaux County, Montana, has 84 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 27 different years.
December is the busiest month, with 19 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 60 events against 24 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 1% of the 8,475 winter events recorded in Montana; its 9.4 per 100 square miles compares with 5.8 statewide.
NCEI attributes 2 deaths in the county to winter storms and snow.
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 | Wibaux County | Montana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 84 | 8,475 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 9.4 | 5.8 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 899.4 | 76.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 2 | 86 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | December | December | January |
By year
Seasonality
9Feb
7Mar
18Apr
14May
3Jun
1Jul
0Aug
0Sep
1Oct
5Nov
7Dec
19
Recorded events
All 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2025 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Dec 2024 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Mar 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Mar 2023 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Mar 2023 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2022 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Dec 2022 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Apr 2022 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Apr 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Apr 2020 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Apr 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Apr 2018 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Mar 2018 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2016 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2016 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2016 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Mar 2014 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Dec 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Apr 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2013 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Mar 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Nov 2012 | Winter Storm | — | $25K | — | 2 | 1 | Forecast zone |
| 20 Dec 2011 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Dec 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Nov 2011 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Nov 2011 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Apr 2011 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Apr 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Jan 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Nov 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Oct 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Sep 2010 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2010 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Jan 2010 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Jun 2009 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Mar 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Jan 2009 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Oct 2008 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Apr 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Apr 2007 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Mar 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Mar 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Dec 2006 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Apr 2006 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Oct 2005 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 May 2005 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2005 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 2003 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Mar 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 May 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 2000 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Dec 2000 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Nov 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Nov 2000 | Winter Storm | — | $10K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 May 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Mar 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 1998 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Apr 1997 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Mar 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Dec 1996 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Wibaux County had?
84 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 Wibaux County?
24 Jan 2025 (Winter Weather). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Wibaux County?
The winter storm of 9 Nov 2012, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $25K; 2 deaths recorded.
How does Wibaux County compare with Montana for winter?
9.4 events per 100 square miles against 5.8 statewide; the county holds 84 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.