Ottawa Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Ottawa get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ottawa in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Ottawa averages 9.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Ottawa (1.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (3.2 in). A typical winter brings about 3.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Ottawa get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Ottawa 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.
Ottawa snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ottawa yet this season.
Average snowfall in Ottawa
That is more snow than 16% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Kansas average of 12.2 inches.
Station: Ottawa (NOAA USC00146128), elevation 276 m, 1.2 km from Ottawa. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Ottawa
- Gardner 13.8″/yr
- Lawrence 10.4″/yr
- Olathe 13.8″/yr
- Lenexa 13.8″/yr
- Topeka 17.1″/yr
- Overland Park 11.0″/yr
- Shawnee 11.0″/yr
- Leawood 11.0″/yr
- Prairie Village 11.0″/yr
- Lansing 18.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Ottawa today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Ottawa from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Ottawa get a year?
On average 9.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Ottawa.
What is the snowiest month in Ottawa?
Jan, with an average of 3.2 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.