ZIP 59055 snow totals
ZIP 59055 (Big Timber, MT) got 1.2" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 1.2" over 72 hours. Soil temperature: 39°F.
Shovel day
Storm total, last 72 hours
1.2in
Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT
Updated Oct 24, 7:40 PM MT. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing.
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Lawn timing
Soil temperature
39°F
Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 25
- Last 7 days
- -10.5°F
- Cooling
- Days until 55°F
- Starts Feb
- Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.
Crabgrass pre-emergent
Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.
Fall fertilizer
Soil is below 40°F or frozen; growth has slowed and fertilizer won't be used (Purdue).
Overseeding (cool-season)
Soil 39°F. Wait for dormant seeding once soil is in the low 40s (UMass).
Broadleaf weeds
Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).
Grub control
If grubs are damaging turf, curative treatment works while they feed near the surface, Aug–Oct (NC State).
Soil temperature drives these windows today. Growing-degree-day tracking joins it February 15, 2027. How we set them
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Nearest snow-reporting stations
- MELVILLE 10.1 ENE: 4.8 mi
- MELVILLE 4 W: 11.5 mi
- GIBSON 2 NE: 15.9 mi
FAQ
How much snow did ZIP 59055 get?
ZIP 59055 (Big Timber, MT) got 1.2" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 1.2" over 72 hours. Soil temperature: 39°F.
What is the soil temperature in ZIP 59055, and is it time for pre-emergent?
The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 59055 averages 39°F today (NOAA GFS model). Crabgrass pre-emergent goes down in spring when soil holds 50–55°F, before four to five straight days at 55°F (Michigan State University).
Can I use these totals to bill snow removal?
No. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing. Grid estimates can differ from a specific lot, so contracts should name a measurement method, such as a specific weather station or an on-site snow board.