Buffalo Snowfall Totals

How much snow did Buffalo get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Buffalo in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Buffalo averages 39.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Buffalo 2Ne (3.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (9.3 in). A typical winter brings about 12.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.4 days with 3 inches or more.

How much snow did Buffalo get? Latest snow totals

No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Buffalo 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.

Buffalo snowfall totals, 2026–27 season

No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Buffalo yet this season.

Average snowfall in Buffalo

39.8″average per year

That is more snow than 56% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Minnesota average of 48.7 inches.

12.8days/yr with 1″+ snowfall
4.4days/yr with 3″+ snowfall
1.7days/yr with 5″+ snowfall
0.2days/yr with 10″+ snowfall

Station: Buffalo 2Ne (NOAA USC00211107), elevation 302 m, 3.9 km from Buffalo. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Snowfall totals near Buffalo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the snowfall totals in Buffalo today?

The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Buffalo from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.

How much snow does Buffalo get a year?

On average 39.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Buffalo 2Ne.

What is the snowiest month in Buffalo?

Dec, with an average of 9.3 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.