Storm Lake Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Storm Lake get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Storm Lake in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Storm Lake averages 36.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Galva (23.0 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (11.1 in). A typical winter brings about 13.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Storm Lake get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Storm Lake 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.
Storm Lake snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Storm Lake yet this season.
Average snowfall in Storm Lake
That is more snow than 50% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Galva (NOAA USC00133108), elevation 427 m, 23.0 km from Storm Lake. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Storm Lake
- Spencer 43.3″/yr
- Sheldon 40.8″/yr
- Fort Dodge 39.0″/yr
- Spirit Lake 41.5″/yr
- Estherville 41.5″/yr
- Sioux City 36.0″/yr
- Boone 35.9″/yr
- Garner 44.4″/yr
- Forest City 44.4″/yr
- Ames 27.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Storm Lake today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Storm Lake from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Storm Lake get a year?
On average 36.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Galva.
What is the snowiest month in Storm Lake?
Jan, with an average of 11.1 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.