Thornton Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Thornton get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Thornton in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Thornton averages 49.0 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Denver-Stapleton (14.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Mar is the snowiest month (8.8 in). A typical winter brings about 15.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Thornton get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Thornton 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.
Thornton snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Thornton yet this season.
Average snowfall in Thornton
That is more snow than 70% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Colorado average of 68.5 inches.
Station: Denver-Stapleton (NOAA USW00023062), elevation 1611 m, 14.6 km from Thornton. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Thornton
- Twin Lakes 49.0″/yr
- Westminster 49.0″/yr
- Commerce City 49.0″/yr
- Broomfield 67.9″/yr
- Arvada 75.5″/yr
- Denver 49.0″/yr
- Wheat Ridge 75.5″/yr
- Lafayette 65.0″/yr
- Louisville 65.0″/yr
- Brighton 34.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Thornton today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Thornton from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Thornton get a year?
On average 49.0 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Denver-Stapleton.
What is the snowiest month in Thornton?
Mar, with an average of 8.8 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.