Grand Island Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Grand Island get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Grand Island in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Grand Island averages 72.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Niagara Falls (5.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (22.3 in). A typical winter brings about 21.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 6.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Grand Island get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Grand Island 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.
Grand Island snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Grand Island yet this season.
Average snowfall in Grand Island
That is more snow than 91% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New York average of 55.2 inches. Part of Western New York.
Station: Niagara Falls (NOAA USC00305840), elevation 179 m, 5.9 km from Grand Island. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Grand Island
- Tonawanda 95.4″/yr
- North Tonawanda 79.8″/yr
- Niagara Falls 72.4″/yr
- Buffalo 95.4″/yr
- East Amherst 95.4″/yr
- Depew 95.4″/yr
- Lockport 95.4″/yr
- Lancaster 95.4″/yr
- Orchard Park 95.4″/yr
- Newfane 55.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Grand Island today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Grand Island from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Grand Island get a year?
On average 72.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Niagara Falls.
What is the snowiest month in Grand Island?
Jan, with an average of 22.3 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.