Fairfax Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Fairfax get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fairfax in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Fairfax averages 18.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Vienna (5.3 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Feb is the snowiest month (7.5 in). A typical winter brings about 5.3 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Fairfax get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Fairfax 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.
Fairfax snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fairfax yet this season.
Average snowfall in Fairfax
That is more snow than 24% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Virginia average of 15.7 inches.
Station: Vienna (NOAA USC00448737), elevation 127 m, 5.3 km from Fairfax. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Fairfax
- Oakton 18.5″/yr
- Fairfax Station 21.0″/yr
- Burke 21.0″/yr
- Vienna 18.5″/yr
- Merrifield 18.5″/yr
- Annandale 13.7″/yr
- Centreville 21.0″/yr
- Chantilly 21.0″/yr
- Springfield 13.7″/yr
- Falls Church 13.7″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Fairfax today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Fairfax from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Fairfax get a year?
On average 18.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Vienna.
What is the snowiest month in Fairfax?
Feb, with an average of 7.5 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.