Detroit Lakes Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Detroit Lakes get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Detroit Lakes in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Detroit Lakes averages 47.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Detroit Lakes 1 Nne (2.3 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (11.0 in). A typical winter brings about 16.2 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Detroit Lakes get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Detroit Lakes 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.
Detroit Lakes snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Detroit Lakes yet this season.
Average snowfall in Detroit Lakes
That is more snow than 68% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Minnesota average of 48.7 inches.
Station: Detroit Lakes 1 Nne (NOAA USC00212142), elevation 413 m, 2.3 km from Detroit Lakes. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Detroit Lakes
- Perham 45.6″/yr
- Fergus Falls 49.6″/yr
- Dilworth 51.4″/yr
- Wadena 50.8″/yr
- Moorhead 51.4″/yr
- Bemidji 48.9″/yr
- Alexandria 46.3″/yr
- Long Prairie 54.0″/yr
- Crookston 49.9″/yr
- Baxter 48.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Detroit Lakes today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Detroit Lakes from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Detroit Lakes get a year?
On average 47.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Detroit Lakes 1 Nne.
What is the snowiest month in Detroit Lakes?
Dec, with an average of 11.0 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.