Salem Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Salem get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Salem in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Salem averages 14.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Roanoke Rgnl Ap (7.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Feb is the snowiest month (4.8 in). A typical winter brings about 3.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Salem get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of 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.
Salem snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Salem yet this season.
Average snowfall in Salem
That is more snow than 22% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Virginia average of 15.7 inches.
Station: Roanoke Rgnl Ap (NOAA USW00013741), elevation 358 m, 7.6 km from Salem. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Salem
- Roanoke 14.8″/yr
- Blacksburg 24.7″/yr
- Christiansburg 21.7″/yr
- Radford 21.7″/yr
- Martinsville 9.4″/yr
- Lynchburg 11.6″/yr
- Madison Heights 11.6″/yr
- Danville 7.6″/yr
- Staunton 21.6″/yr
- Tazewell 46.9″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Salem today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Salem from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Salem get a year?
On average 14.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Roanoke Rgnl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Salem?
Feb, with an average of 4.8 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.