Saint Helens Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Saint Helens get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Saint Helens in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Saint Helens averages 3 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Merwin Dam (21.3 km away). Snow season usually runs Jan through Feb, and Jan is the snowiest month (1.6 in). A typical winter brings about 1.3 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Saint Helens get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Saint Helens 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.
Saint Helens snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Saint Helens yet this season.
Average snowfall in Saint Helens
That is more snow than 7% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Oregon average of 8.4 inches.
Station: Merwin Dam (NOAA USC00455305), elevation 68 m, 21.3 km from Saint Helens. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Saint Helens
- Portland 4.2″/yr
- Hillsboro 2.7″/yr
- Beaverton 4.2″/yr
- Cornelius 2.7″/yr
- Forest Grove 2.7″/yr
- Troutdale 4.2″/yr
- Gresham 4.2″/yr
- Lake Oswego 4.2″/yr
- Happy Valley 4.2″/yr
- Tualatin 4.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Saint Helens today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Saint Helens from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Saint Helens get a year?
On average 3 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Merwin Dam.
What is the snowiest month in Saint Helens?
Jan, with an average of 1.6 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.