Bismarck Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Bismarck get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Bismarck in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Bismarck averages 50.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Bismarck (4.5 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (10.1 in). A typical winter brings about 14.0 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Bismarck get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Bismarck 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.
Bismarck snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Bismarck yet this season.
Average snowfall in Bismarck
That is more snow than 74% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the North Dakota average of 47.7 inches.
Station: Bismarck (NOAA USW00024011), elevation 505 m, 4.5 km from Bismarck. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Bismarck
- Mandan 50.5″/yr
- Dickinson 35.1″/yr
- Jamestown 46.1″/yr
- Minot 45.1″/yr
- Watford City 50.4″/yr
- Williston 48.2″/yr
- West Fargo 51.4″/yr
- Fargo 51.4″/yr
- Grand Forks 48.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Bismarck today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Bismarck from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Bismarck get a year?
On average 50.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Bismarck.
What is the snowiest month in Bismarck?
Dec, with an average of 10.1 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.