Palmer Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Palmer get? The largest report within 16 miles in the last 72 hours is 0.5 inches in 1 SE Sutton (Oct 19, 15:48 UTC). Palmer averages 49.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Matanuska Exp Farm (8.3 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Dec is the snowiest month (9.9 in). A typical winter brings about 17.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.3 days with 3 inches or more. So far in the 2026–27 season the biggest storm near Palmer was Oct 19, 2026, when 0.5 inches was reported in 1 SE Sutton.
How much snow did Palmer get? Latest snow totals
1 locations reported snow in the last 72 hours (snapshot Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
| Location | Snow | Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 SE Sutton · Matanuska-Susitna Co. | 0.5″ | Oct 19, 15:48 UTC | Public |
Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Palmer snowfall totals by storm, 2026–27 so far
Largest report within 16 miles of Palmer for each snow event of the 2026–27 season so far, newest first.
| Storm | Top total | Where | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 0.5″ | 1 SE Sutton | 1 |
Average snowfall in Palmer
That is more snow than 72% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Alaska average of 87.3 inches.
Station: Matanuska Exp Farm (NOAA USC00505733), elevation 52 m, 8.3 km from Palmer. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Palmer
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Palmer today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Palmer from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Palmer get a year?
On average 49.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Matanuska Exp Farm.
What is the biggest snowstorm in Palmer so far in 2026–27?
The Oct 19, 2026 storm, with 0.5 inches reported in 1 SE Sutton.
What is the snowiest month in Palmer?
Dec, with an average of 9.9 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.