Fairbanks Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Fairbanks get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fairbanks in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Fairbanks averages 64.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Fairbanks Intl Ap (8.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Nov is the snowiest month (12.5 in). A typical winter brings about 21.0 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Fairbanks get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Fairbanks in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Fairbanks snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fairbanks yet this season.
Average snowfall in Fairbanks
That is more snow than 86% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Alaska average of 87.3 inches.
Station: Fairbanks Intl Ap (NOAA USW00026411), elevation 132 m, 8.4 km from Fairbanks. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Fairbanks
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Fairbanks today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Fairbanks from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Fairbanks get a year?
On average 64.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Fairbanks Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Fairbanks?
Nov, with an average of 12.5 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.