Columbia Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Columbia get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbia in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Columbia averages 23.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Landisville 2 Nw (11.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (7.1 in). A typical winter brings about 6.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Columbia get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Columbia 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.
Columbia snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbia yet this season.
Average snowfall in Columbia
That is more snow than 30% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Pennsylvania average of 44.4 inches.
Station: Landisville 2 Nw (NOAA USC00364778), elevation 110 m, 11.6 km from Columbia. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Columbia
- Elizabethtown 29.9″/yr
- Lancaster 21.4″/yr
- York 24.6″/yr
- Hershey 29.9″/yr
- Ephrata 33.5″/yr
- Lebanon 24.0″/yr
- Harrisburg 29.9″/yr
- Hanover 28.2″/yr
- Coatesville 31.9″/yr
- Reading 27.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Columbia today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Columbia from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Columbia get a year?
On average 23.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Landisville 2 Nw.
What is the snowiest month in Columbia?
Jan, with an average of 7.1 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.