Grand Forks Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Grand Forks get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Grand Forks in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Grand Forks averages 48.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Grand Forks Intl Ap (11.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (12.3 in). A typical winter brings about 14.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Grand Forks get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Grand Forks 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 Forks snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Grand Forks yet this season.
Average snowfall in Grand Forks
That is more snow than 69% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the North Dakota average of 47.7 inches.
Station: Grand Forks Intl Ap (NOAA USW00014916), elevation 257 m, 11.4 km from Grand Forks. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Grand Forks
- West Fargo 51.4″/yr
- Fargo 51.4″/yr
- Jamestown 46.1″/yr
- Bismarck 50.5″/yr
- Mandan 50.5″/yr
- Minot 45.1″/yr
- Dickinson 35.1″/yr
- Watford City 50.4″/yr
- Williston 48.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Grand Forks today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Grand Forks from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Grand Forks get a year?
On average 48.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Grand Forks Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Grand Forks?
Dec, with an average of 12.3 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.