Columbia Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Columbia get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbia in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Columbia averages 8.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Waterloo (9.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Feb is the snowiest month (3.1 in). A typical winter brings about 3.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Columbia get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Columbia 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.
Columbia snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbia yet this season.
Average snowfall in Columbia
That is more snow than 16% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Waterloo (NOAA USC00119002), elevation 202 m, 9.2 km from Columbia. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Columbia
- Waterloo 8.8″/yr
- East Saint Louis 13.8″/yr
- Belleville 11.2″/yr
- Fairview Heights 11.2″/yr
- Granite City 16.6″/yr
- Collinsville 11.2″/yr
- Glen Carbon 10.8″/yr
- Troy 11.2″/yr
- Edwardsville 10.8″/yr
- Wood River 10.8″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Columbia today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Columbia from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Columbia get a year?
On average 8.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Waterloo.
What is the snowiest month in Columbia?
Feb, with an average of 3.1 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.