Sterling Snowfall Totals

How much snow did Sterling get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sterling in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Sterling averages 36.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Leroy 5 Wsw (22.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Feb is the snowiest month (6.4 in). A typical winter brings about 12.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4 days with 3 inches or more.

How much snow did Sterling get? Latest snow totals

No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Sterling 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.

Sterling snowfall totals, 2026–27 season

No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sterling yet this season.

Average snowfall in Sterling

36.6″average per year

That is more snow than 51% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Colorado average of 68.5 inches.

12.5days/yr with 1″+ snowfall
4days/yr with 3″+ snowfall
1.4days/yr with 5″+ snowfall
0days/yr with 10″+ snowfall

Station: Leroy 5 Wsw (NOAA USC00054945), elevation 1362 m, 22.1 km from Sterling. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Snowfall totals near Sterling

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Frequently asked questions

What are the snowfall totals in Sterling today?

The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Sterling from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.

How much snow does Sterling get a year?

On average 36.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Leroy 5 Wsw.

What is the snowiest month in Sterling?

Feb, with an average of 6.4 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.