Ely Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Ely get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ely in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Ely averages 64.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Ely (2.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (13.8 in). A typical winter brings about 20.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Ely get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Ely 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.
Ely snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ely yet this season.
Average snowfall in Ely
That is more snow than 86% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Minnesota average of 48.7 inches.
Station: Ely (NOAA USC00212543), elevation 421 m, 2.4 km from Ely. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Ely
- Two Harbors 61.0″/yr
- Duluth 90.2″/yr
- International Falls 73.0″/yr
- Cloquet 71.3″/yr
- Grand Rapids 59.6″/yr
- Bemidji 48.9″/yr
- Pine City 52.2″/yr
- Brainerd 48.2″/yr
- Mora 52.0″/yr
- Baxter 48.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Ely today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Ely from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Ely get a year?
On average 64.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Ely.
What is the snowiest month in Ely?
Jan, with an average of 13.8 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.