Turf & Snow

ZIP 59466 snow totals

ZIP 59466 (Kevin, MT) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0.8" over 72 hours. Season to date: 3.0" vs. a normal of 1.2". Soil temperature: 38°F.

A dusting

Storm total, last 72 hours

0.8in

Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT

72-hour snowfall
24 hours0in
48 hours0.8in
72 hours0.8in

Season so far

250% of normal

3.0 in since July 1; the 1991–2020 normal by now is 1.2 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, SHELBY (USC00247500), 14.6 mi away, through 2026-10-20.

Updated Oct 24, 7:40 PM MT. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing.

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Lawn timing

Soil temperature

38°F

Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 24

Last 7 days
-14.4°F
Cooling
Days until 55°F
Starts Feb
Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
55°FForecastOct 17Nov 35530

Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.

Not yet

Crabgrass pre-emergent

Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.

Done for the year

Fall fertilizer

Soil is below 40°F or frozen; growth has slowed and fertilizer won't be used (Purdue).

Closed

Overseeding (cool-season)

Soil 38°F. Wait for dormant seeding once soil is in the low 40s (UMass).

Fall window

Broadleaf weeds

Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).

Curative only

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

  • SUNBURST 3.4 SE: 9.2 mi
  • DUNKIRK 19NNE: 13.7 mi
  • SHELBY: 14.6 mi

FAQ

How much snow did ZIP 59466 get?

ZIP 59466 (Kevin, MT) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0.8" over 72 hours. Season to date: 3.0" vs. a normal of 1.2". Soil temperature: 38°F.

What is the soil temperature in ZIP 59466, and is it time for pre-emergent?

The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 59466 averages 38°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.