Ames Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Ames get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ames in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Ames averages 27.3 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Ames 5 Se (10.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Feb is the snowiest month (7.8 in). A typical winter brings about 12.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Ames get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Ames 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.
Ames snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ames yet this season.
Average snowfall in Ames
That is more snow than 36% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Ames 5 Se (NOAA USC00130203), elevation 265 m, 10.2 km from Ames. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Ames
- Boone 35.9″/yr
- Ankeny 24.7″/yr
- Johnston 36.5″/yr
- Grimes 38.0″/yr
- Altoona 36.5″/yr
- Urbandale 36.5″/yr
- Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Clive 36.5″/yr
- West Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Waukee 36.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Ames today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Ames from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Ames get a year?
On average 27.3 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Ames 5 Se.
What is the snowiest month in Ames?
Feb, with an average of 7.8 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.