Seattle Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Seattle get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Seattle in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Seattle averages 3.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (10.7 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Feb, and Dec is the snowiest month (1.7 in). A typical winter brings about 1.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Seattle get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Seattle 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.
Seattle snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Seattle yet this season.
Average snowfall in Seattle
That is more snow than 9% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Washington average of 9.4 inches.
Station: Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (NOAA USW00094290), elevation 18 m, 10.7 km from Seattle. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Seattle
- Mercer Island 6.3″/yr
- Bellevue 3.8″/yr
- Kirkland 3.8″/yr
- Bainbridge Island 3.8″/yr
- Renton 6.3″/yr
- Redmond 3.8″/yr
- Kenmore 3.8″/yr
- Sammamish 3.8″/yr
- Bothell 3.8″/yr
- Vashon 6.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Seattle today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Seattle from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Seattle get a year?
On average 3.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo.
What is the snowiest month in Seattle?
Dec, with an average of 1.7 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.