Forest Lake Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Forest Lake get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Forest Lake in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Forest Lake averages 51.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Forest Lake 5Ne (9 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (11.8 in). A typical winter brings about 16.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Forest Lake get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Forest 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.
Forest Lake snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Forest Lake yet this season.
Average snowfall in Forest Lake
That is more snow than 75% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Minnesota average of 48.7 inches. Part of Twin Cities.
Station: Forest Lake 5Ne (NOAA USC00212881), elevation 276 m, 9 km from Forest Lake. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Forest Lake
- Wyoming 51.6″/yr
- Chisago City 51.6″/yr
- Hugo 51.6″/yr
- Scandia 51.6″/yr
- Lindstrom 51.6″/yr
- Circle Pines 44.1″/yr
- Andover 44.1″/yr
- North Branch 51.6″/yr
- Stillwater 49.7″/yr
- Isanti 44.1″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Forest Lake today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Forest Lake from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Forest Lake get a year?
On average 51.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Forest Lake 5Ne.
What is the snowiest month in Forest Lake?
Dec, with an average of 11.8 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.