Carlsbad Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Carlsbad get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Carlsbad in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Carlsbad averages 2.7 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Carlsbad (8.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Jan, and Jan is the snowiest month (1 in). A typical winter brings about 1.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Carlsbad get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Carlsbad 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.
Carlsbad snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Carlsbad yet this season.
Average snowfall in Carlsbad
That is more snow than 6% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the New Mexico average of 11.9 inches.
Station: Carlsbad (NOAA USC00291469), elevation 951 m, 8.1 km from Carlsbad. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Carlsbad
- Artesia 3.8″/yr
- Lovington 1.4″/yr
- Hobbs 1.8″/yr
- Roswell 9.6″/yr
- Alamogordo 2.4″/yr
- Chaparral 2.8″/yr
- Portales 7.6″/yr
- Sunland Park 2.8″/yr
- Las Cruces 1″/yr
- Clovis 13.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Carlsbad today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Carlsbad from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Carlsbad get a year?
On average 2.7 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Carlsbad.
What is the snowiest month in Carlsbad?
Jan, with an average of 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.