Big Lake Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Big Lake get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Big Lake in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Big Lake averages 35.7 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Elk Rvr (13.0 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (8.2 in). A typical winter brings about 12.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.8 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Big Lake get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Big Lake 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.
Big Lake snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Big Lake yet this season.
Average snowfall in Big Lake
That is more snow than 49% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Minnesota average of 48.7 inches.
Station: Elk Rvr (NOAA USC00212500), elevation 268 m, 13.0 km from Big Lake. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Big Lake
- Monticello 39.8″/yr
- Becker 47.9″/yr
- Elk River 35.7″/yr
- Saint Michael 35.7″/yr
- Buffalo 39.8″/yr
- Hanover 45.1″/yr
- Rogers 35.7″/yr
- Rockford 45.1″/yr
- Princeton 49.4″/yr
- Saint Francis 56.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Big Lake today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Big Lake from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Big Lake get a year?
On average 35.7 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Elk Rvr.
What is the snowiest month in Big Lake?
Jan, with an average of 8.2 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.