Boston Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Boston get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Boston in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Boston averages 168 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Colden 1W (3 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (50.5 in). A typical winter brings about 42.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 19.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Boston get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Boston 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.
Boston snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Boston yet this season.
Average snowfall in Boston
That is more snow than 99% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New York average of 55.2 inches. Part of Western New York.
Station: Colden 1W (NOAA USC00301625), elevation 468 m, 3 km from Boston. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Boston
- Hamburg 95.4″/yr
- Eden 168″/yr
- Springville 168″/yr
- Orchard Park 95.4″/yr
- East Aurora 109″/yr
- Lancaster 95.4″/yr
- Depew 95.4″/yr
- Buffalo 95.4″/yr
- East Amherst 95.4″/yr
- Tonawanda 95.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Boston today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Boston from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Boston get a year?
On average 168 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Colden 1W.
What is the snowiest month in Boston?
Jan, with an average of 50.5 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.