Great Falls Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Great Falls get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Great Falls in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Great Falls averages 21.0 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Washington Dc Dulles Ap (16.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Feb is the snowiest month (7 in). A typical winter brings about 5.3 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Great Falls get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Great Falls 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.
Great Falls snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Great Falls yet this season.
Average snowfall in Great Falls
That is more snow than 28% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Virginia average of 15.7 inches.
Station: Washington Dc Dulles Ap (NOAA USW00093738), elevation 88 m, 16.4 km from Great Falls. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Great Falls
- Reston 21.0″/yr
- Herndon 21.0″/yr
- Vienna 18.5″/yr
- Sterling 21.0″/yr
- Oakton 18.5″/yr
- Merrifield 18.5″/yr
- Falls Church 13.7″/yr
- Chantilly 21.0″/yr
- Fairfax 18.5″/yr
- Ashburn 21.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Great Falls today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Great Falls from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Great Falls get a year?
On average 21.0 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Washington Dc Dulles Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Great Falls?
Feb, with an average of 7 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.