Cedar Falls Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Cedar Falls get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Cedar Falls in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Cedar Falls averages 39.1 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Waterloo Muni Ap (4.7 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (10.1 in). A typical winter brings about 12.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Cedar Falls get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Cedar Falls 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.
Cedar Falls snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Cedar Falls yet this season.
Average snowfall in Cedar Falls
That is more snow than 55% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Waterloo Muni Ap (NOAA USW00094910), elevation 265 m, 4.7 km from Cedar Falls. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Cedar Falls
- Waterloo 39.1″/yr
- Waverly 39.1″/yr
- Marshalltown 25.3″/yr
- Cedar Rapids 34.3″/yr
- Marion 34.3″/yr
- Mason City 44.4″/yr
- Cresco 40.3″/yr
- Clear Lake 44.4″/yr
- Newton 28.7″/yr
- Ames 27.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Cedar Falls today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Cedar Falls from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Cedar Falls get a year?
On average 39.1 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Waterloo Muni Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Cedar Falls?
Jan, with an average of 10.1 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.