Fairmont Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Fairmont get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fairmont in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Fairmont averages 25.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Tygart Dam (21.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (9.7 in). A typical winter brings about 10.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Fairmont get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Fairmont 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.
Fairmont snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fairmont yet this season.
Average snowfall in Fairmont
That is more snow than 33% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the West Virginia average of 34.1 inches.
Station: Tygart Dam (NOAA USC00468986), elevation 376 m, 21.4 km from Fairmont. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Fairmont
- Morgantown 14.4″/yr
- Clarksburg 23.8″/yr
- Philippi 46.5″/yr
- Elkins 68.9″/yr
- Wheeling 15.2″/yr
- Vienna 11.3″/yr
- Parkersburg 11.3″/yr
- Summersville 67.6″/yr
- Charleston 31.5″/yr
- South Charleston 31.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Fairmont today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Fairmont from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Fairmont get a year?
On average 25.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Tygart Dam.
What is the snowiest month in Fairmont?
Jan, with an average of 9.7 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.