Olympia Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Olympia get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Olympia in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Olympia averages 3.9 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Olympia Ap (8 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Feb, and Jan is the snowiest month (2 in). A typical winter brings about 1.3 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Olympia get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Olympia 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.
Olympia snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Olympia yet this season.
Average snowfall in Olympia
That is more snow than 10% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Washington average of 9.4 inches.
Station: Olympia Ap (NOAA USW00024227), elevation 57 m, 8 km from Olympia. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Olympia
- Tumwater 3.9″/yr
- Lacey 3.9″/yr
- Lakewood 5.6″/yr
- University Place 6.3″/yr
- Spanaway 5.6″/yr
- Centralia 3.9″/yr
- Tacoma 6.3″/yr
- Graham 5.6″/yr
- Puyallup 5.6″/yr
- Federal Way 6.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Olympia today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Olympia from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Olympia get a year?
On average 3.9 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Olympia Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Olympia?
Jan, with an average of 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.