Lancaster Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Lancaster get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Lancaster in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Lancaster averages 95.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Buffalo (7.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (26.7 in). A typical winter brings about 25.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 9.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Lancaster get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Lancaster 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.
Lancaster snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Lancaster yet this season.
Average snowfall in Lancaster
That is more snow than 96% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New York average of 55.2 inches. Part of Western New York.
Station: Buffalo (NOAA USW00014733), elevation 211 m, 7.6 km from Lancaster. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Lancaster
- Depew 95.4″/yr
- East Amherst 95.4″/yr
- East Aurora 109″/yr
- Orchard Park 95.4″/yr
- Buffalo 95.4″/yr
- Tonawanda 95.4″/yr
- North Tonawanda 79.8″/yr
- Hamburg 95.4″/yr
- Grand Island 72.4″/yr
- Lockport 95.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Lancaster today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Lancaster from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Lancaster get a year?
On average 95.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Buffalo.
What is the snowiest month in Lancaster?
Jan, with an average of 26.7 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.