Grimes Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Grimes get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Grimes in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Grimes averages 38.0 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston (7.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Feb is the snowiest month (10.5 in). A typical winter brings about 12.0 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Grimes get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Grimes 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.
Grimes snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Grimes yet this season.
Average snowfall in Grimes
That is more snow than 52% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston (NOAA USC00132209), elevation 292 m, 7.8 km from Grimes. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Grimes
- Johnston 36.5″/yr
- Urbandale 36.5″/yr
- Clive 36.5″/yr
- Waukee 36.5″/yr
- West Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Ankeny 24.7″/yr
- Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Norwalk 36.5″/yr
- Altoona 36.5″/yr
- Ames 27.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Grimes today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Grimes from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Grimes get a year?
On average 38.0 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston.
What is the snowiest month in Grimes?
Feb, with an average of 10.5 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.