Lancaster Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Lancaster get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Lancaster in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Lancaster averages 17.0 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Buckeye Lake 1 N (28.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Feb is the snowiest month (6.2 in). A typical winter brings about 6.3 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Lancaster get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Lancaster 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.
Lancaster snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Lancaster yet this season.
Average snowfall in Lancaster
That is more snow than 23% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Ohio average of 44.4 inches.
Station: Buckeye Lake 1 N (NOAA USC00331057), elevation 271 m, 28.4 km from Lancaster. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Lancaster
- Pickerington 28.2″/yr
- Pataskala 28.2″/yr
- Circleville 15.4″/yr
- Reynoldsburg 28.2″/yr
- Heath 15.2″/yr
- Newark 15.2″/yr
- Columbus 28.2″/yr
- Grove City 28.2″/yr
- Chillicothe 11.5″/yr
- Westerville 19.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Lancaster today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Lancaster from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Lancaster get a year?
On average 17.0 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Buckeye Lake 1 N.
What is the snowiest month in Lancaster?
Feb, with an average of 6.2 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.