California Snowfall Totals
Latest: no snow reported in California in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Live California snowfall totals by town from National Weather Service storm reports, updated through the day. The towns we track average 55.7 inches of snow a year; the snowiest are Truckee (207″), South Lake Tahoe (179″), Kings Beach (179″), Arnold (105″), Mount Shasta (89.3″).
California snow totals by town – last 72 hours
No snowfall reported in California in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
| Location | Snow | Reported | Source |
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
California snowfall totals by city
Average yearly snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020). Click a city for its live totals and storm history.
| City | County | Avg snow/yr | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | Shasta | 2.6″ | 91,582 |
| South Lake Tahoe | El Dorado | 179″ | 21,706 |
| Yucca Valley | San Bernardino | 1.7″ | 21,600 |
| Rosamond | Kern | 1.2″ | 18,150 |
| Truckee | Nevada | 207″ | 16,299 |
| Phelan | San Bernardino | 61.8″ | 14,304 |
| California City | Kern | 1.2″ | 13,277 |
| Tehachapi | Kern | 1.2″ | 13,021 |
| Grass Valley | Nevada | 8.6″ | 12,944 |
| Lake Arrowhead | San Bernardino | 22.4″ | 12,424 |
| Big Bear City | San Bernardino | 58.6″ | 12,304 |
| Crestline | San Bernardino | 22.4″ | 10,770 |
| Anderson | Shasta | 2.6″ | 10,217 |
| Shasta Lake | Shasta | 2.6″ | 10,159 |
| Pollock Pines | El Dorado | 58.2″ | 6,871 |
| Big Bear Lake | San Bernardino | 58.6″ | 5,213 |
| Wrightwood | San Bernardino | 61.8″ | 4,525 |
| Arnold | Calaveras | 105″ | 3,843 |
| Kings Beach | Placer | 179″ | 3,796 |
| Mount Shasta | Siskiyou | 89.3″ | 3,296 |
| Burney | Shasta | 44.5″ | 3,154 |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find California snowfall totals by town today?
The live table above lists every California location that reported snow in the last 24, 48 or 72 hours, sorted by total. Use the buttons to change the time window.
How often are California snowfall totals updated?
The table pulls new National Weather Service reports every time you load the page, and refreshes every 10 minutes while it stays open.
Are these official California snowfall totals?
They are preliminary reports from trained spotters, CoCoRaHS volunteers and NWS stations. Official climate totals are certified later by NOAA.