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 95.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Buffalo (13.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (26.7 in). A typical winter brings about 25.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 9.1 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
That is more snow than 96% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New York average of 55.2 inches. Part of Western New York.
Station: Buffalo (NOAA USW00014733), elevation 211 m, 13.4 km from Buffalo. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Buffalo
- Tonawanda 95.4″/yr
- Depew 95.4″/yr
- North Tonawanda 79.8″/yr
- Lancaster 95.4″/yr
- Orchard Park 95.4″/yr
- Grand Island 72.4″/yr
- Hamburg 95.4″/yr
- East Amherst 95.4″/yr
- East Aurora 109″/yr
- Eden 168″/yr
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 95.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Buffalo.
What is the snowiest month in Buffalo?
Jan, with an average of 26.7 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.