Fort Dodge Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Fort Dodge get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fort Dodge in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Fort Dodge averages 39.0 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Ft Dodge 5Nnw (9.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Feb is the snowiest month (11.8 in). A typical winter brings about 16.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Fort Dodge get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Fort Dodge 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.
Fort Dodge snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fort Dodge yet this season.
Average snowfall in Fort Dodge
That is more snow than 55% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Ft Dodge 5Nnw (NOAA USC00132999), elevation 340 m, 9.9 km from Fort Dodge. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Fort Dodge
- Boone 35.9″/yr
- Ames 27.3″/yr
- Garner 44.4″/yr
- Storm Lake 36.4″/yr
- Grimes 38.0″/yr
- Forest City 44.4″/yr
- Clear Lake 44.4″/yr
- Ankeny 24.7″/yr
- Johnston 36.5″/yr
- Waukee 36.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Fort Dodge today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Fort Dodge from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Fort Dodge get a year?
On average 39.0 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Ft Dodge 5Nnw.
What is the snowiest month in Fort Dodge?
Feb, with an average of 11.8 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.