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 21.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Lancaster 2Ne Fltr Plt (3 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Feb is the snowiest month (7.4 in). A typical winter brings about 5.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.3 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 28% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Pennsylvania average of 44.4 inches.
Station: Lancaster 2Ne Fltr Plt (NOAA USC00364763), elevation 82 m, 3 km from Lancaster. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Lancaster
- Columbia 23.2″/yr
- Ephrata 33.5″/yr
- Elizabethtown 29.9″/yr
- Lebanon 24.0″/yr
- York 24.6″/yr
- Hershey 29.9″/yr
- Coatesville 31.9″/yr
- Reading 27.2″/yr
- Landenberg 20.2″/yr
- Harrisburg 29.9″/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 21.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Lancaster 2Ne Fltr Plt.
What is the snowiest month in Lancaster?
Feb, with an average of 7.4 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.