Golden Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Golden get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Golden in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Golden averages 58.0 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Lakewood (8.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Mar is the snowiest month (9.2 in). A typical winter brings about 16.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 7 days with 3 inches or more. So far in the 2026–27 season the biggest storm near Golden was Oct 15, 2026, when 0.7 inches was reported in 2 SSE Blue Valley.
How much snow did Golden get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Golden 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.
Golden snowfall totals by storm, 2026–27 so far
Largest report within 16 miles of Golden for each snow event of the 2026–27 season so far, newest first.
| Storm | Top total | Where | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 0.7″ | 2 SSE Blue Valley | 2 |
Average snowfall in Golden
That is more snow than 81% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Colorado average of 68.5 inches.
Station: Lakewood (NOAA USC00054762), elevation 1719 m, 8.6 km from Golden. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Golden
- Wheat Ridge 75.5″/yr
- Arvada 75.5″/yr
- Evergreen 80.8″/yr
- Westminster 49.0″/yr
- Twin Lakes 49.0″/yr
- Denver 49.0″/yr
- Broomfield 67.9″/yr
- Englewood 49.0″/yr
- Littleton 34.1″/yr
- Thornton 49.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Golden today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Golden from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Golden get a year?
On average 58.0 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Lakewood.
What is the biggest snowstorm in Golden so far in 2026–27?
The Oct 15, 2026 storm, with 0.7 inches reported in 2 SSE Blue Valley.
What is the snowiest month in Golden?
Mar, with an average of 9.2 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.