Lorton Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Lorton get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Lorton in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Lorton averages 13.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Franconia 1.3 Sse (9 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (4.8 in). A typical winter brings about 4.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Lorton get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Lorton 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.
Lorton snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Lorton yet this season.
Average snowfall in Lorton
That is more snow than 20% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Virginia average of 15.7 inches.
Station: Franconia 1.3 Sse (NOAA US1VAFX0033), elevation 17 m, 9 km from Lorton. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Lorton
- Newington 13.4″/yr
- Woodlawn 13.4″/yr
- Springfield 13.7″/yr
- Burke 21.0″/yr
- Mount Vernon 13.7″/yr
- Fairfax Station 21.0″/yr
- Rose Hill 13.7″/yr
- Annandale 13.7″/yr
- Fairfax 18.5″/yr
- Merrifield 18.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Lorton today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Lorton from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Lorton get a year?
On average 13.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Franconia 1.3 Sse.
What is the snowiest month in Lorton?
Jan, with an average of 4.8 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.