Schenectady Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Schenectady get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Schenectady in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Schenectady averages 59.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Albany Ap (13.3 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (15.6 in). A typical winter brings about 14.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Schenectady get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Schenectady 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.
Schenectady snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Schenectady yet this season.
Average snowfall in Schenectady
That is more snow than 82% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New York average of 55.2 inches.
Station: Albany Ap (NOAA USW00014735), elevation 95 m, 13.3 km from Schenectady. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Schenectady
- Ballston Lake 59.2″/yr
- Clifton Park 59.2″/yr
- Latham 59.2″/yr
- Cohoes 59.2″/yr
- Watervliet 59.2″/yr
- Ballston Spa 63.5″/yr
- Troy 59.2″/yr
- Mechanicville 59.2″/yr
- Delmar 59.2″/yr
- Albany 59.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Schenectady today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Schenectady from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Schenectady get a year?
On average 59.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Albany Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Schenectady?
Jan, with an average of 15.6 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.