Portage Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Portage get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Portage in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Portage averages 40.3 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Indiana Dunes Nl (9.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (16.0 in). A typical winter brings about 13.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Portage get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Portage 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.
Portage snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Portage yet this season.
Average snowfall in Portage
That is more snow than 56% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Indiana average of 27.3 inches.
Station: Indiana Dunes Nl (NOAA USC00124244), elevation 207 m, 9.6 km from Portage. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Portage
- Lake Station 40.3″/yr
- Hobart 26.6″/yr
- Chesterton 40.3″/yr
- Gary 26.6″/yr
- Valparaiso 40.0″/yr
- Merrillville 26.6″/yr
- Griffith 26.6″/yr
- Highland 26.6″/yr
- Crown Point 26.6″/yr
- East Chicago 26.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Portage today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Portage from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Portage get a year?
On average 40.3 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Indiana Dunes Nl.
What is the snowiest month in Portage?
Jan, with an average of 16.0 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.