Mitchell Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Mitchell get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Mitchell in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Mitchell averages 40.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Mitchell (7 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (10.2 in). A typical winter brings about 11.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Mitchell get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Mitchell 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.
Mitchell snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Mitchell yet this season.
Average snowfall in Mitchell
That is more snow than 56% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the South Dakota average of 44.8 inches.
Station: Mitchell (NOAA USC00395669), elevation 392 m, 7 km from Mitchell. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Mitchell
- Huron 44.4″/yr
- Hartford 45.3″/yr
- Tea 45.3″/yr
- Yankton 38.1″/yr
- Sioux Falls 45.3″/yr
- Dell Rapids 45.3″/yr
- Harrisburg 45.3″/yr
- Brandon 45.3″/yr
- Brookings 35.8″/yr
- Vermillion 36.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Mitchell today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Mitchell from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Mitchell get a year?
On average 40.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Mitchell.
What is the snowiest month in Mitchell?
Dec, with an average of 10.2 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.