Niagara Falls Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Niagara Falls get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Niagara Falls in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Niagara Falls averages 72.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Niagara Falls (7 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (22.3 in). A typical winter brings about 21.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 6.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Niagara Falls get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Niagara Falls 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.
Niagara Falls snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Niagara Falls yet this season.
Average snowfall in Niagara Falls
That is more snow than 91% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New York average of 55.2 inches. Part of Western New York.
Station: Niagara Falls (NOAA USC00305840), elevation 179 m, 7 km from Niagara Falls. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Niagara Falls
- Grand Island 72.4″/yr
- Tonawanda 95.4″/yr
- North Tonawanda 79.8″/yr
- Buffalo 95.4″/yr
- East Amherst 95.4″/yr
- Lockport 95.4″/yr
- Newfane 55.2″/yr
- Depew 95.4″/yr
- Lancaster 95.4″/yr
- Orchard Park 95.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Niagara Falls today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Niagara Falls from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Niagara Falls get a year?
On average 72.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Niagara Falls.
What is the snowiest month in Niagara Falls?
Jan, with an average of 22.3 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.