Ithaca Snowfall Totals

How much snow did Ithaca get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ithaca in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Ithaca averages 62.9 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Ithaca Cornell Univ (4 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (16.6 in). A typical winter brings about 19.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.9 days with 3 inches or more.

How much snow did Ithaca get? Latest snow totals

No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Ithaca 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.

Ithaca snowfall totals, 2026–27 season

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

Average snowfall in Ithaca

62.9″average per year

That is more snow than 84% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New York average of 55.2 inches.

19.9days/yr with 1″+ snowfall
5.9days/yr with 3″+ snowfall
2.6days/yr with 5″+ snowfall
0.4days/yr with 10″+ snowfall

Station: Ithaca Cornell Univ (NOAA USC00304174), elevation 293 m, 4 km from Ithaca. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Snowfall totals near Ithaca

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Frequently asked questions

What are the snowfall totals in Ithaca today?

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

How much snow does Ithaca get a year?

On average 62.9 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Ithaca Cornell Univ.

What is the snowiest month in Ithaca?

Jan, with an average of 16.6 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.