Bristol Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Bristol get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Bristol in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Bristol averages 9.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Bristol Tri City Ap (23.7 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (3 in). A typical winter brings about 2.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Bristol get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Bristol 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.
Bristol snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Bristol yet this season.
Average snowfall in Bristol
That is more snow than 16% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Virginia average of 15.7 inches.
Station: Bristol Tri City Ap (NOAA USW00013877), elevation 457 m, 23.7 km from Bristol. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Bristol
- Norton 47.1″/yr
- Wise 47.1″/yr
- Tazewell 46.9″/yr
- Radford 21.7″/yr
- Christiansburg 21.7″/yr
- Blacksburg 24.7″/yr
- Salem 14.8″/yr
- Martinsville 9.4″/yr
- Roanoke 14.8″/yr
- Danville 7.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Bristol today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Bristol from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Bristol get a year?
On average 9.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Bristol Tri City Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Bristol?
Jan, with an average of 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.