Winston-Salem Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Winston-Salem get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Winston-Salem in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Winston-Salem averages 7.1 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Piedmont Triad Intl Ap (27.0 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (2.9 in). A typical winter brings about 2.2 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Winston-Salem get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Winston-Salem 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.
Winston-Salem snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Winston-Salem yet this season.
Average snowfall in Winston-Salem
That is more snow than 14% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the North Carolina average of 4.1 inches.
Station: Piedmont Triad Intl Ap (NOAA USW00013723), elevation 271 m, 27.0 km from Winston-Salem. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Winston-Salem
- Clemmons 7″/yr
- Kernersville 7.1″/yr
- Lewisville 7″/yr
- High Point 1.9″/yr
- Thomasville 1.9″/yr
- Lexington 3.3″/yr
- Summerfield 7.1″/yr
- Greensboro 7.1″/yr
- Salisbury 2.4″/yr
- Mount Airy 8.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Winston-Salem today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Winston-Salem from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Winston-Salem get a year?
On average 7.1 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Piedmont Triad Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Winston-Salem?
Jan, with an average of 2.9 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.