Columbus Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Columbus get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbus in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Columbus averages 43.3 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Beaver Dam Wwtp (18.0 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (13.0 in). A typical winter brings about 16.2 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Columbus get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Columbus 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.
Columbus snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbus yet this season.
Average snowfall in Columbus
That is more snow than 59% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Wisconsin average of 47.4 inches.
Station: Beaver Dam Wwtp (NOAA USC00470645), elevation 262 m, 18.0 km from Columbus. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Columbus
- Waterloo 42.3″/yr
- Marshall 51.8″/yr
- Beaver Dam 43.3″/yr
- Sun Prairie 51.8″/yr
- Watertown 37.0″/yr
- DeForest 51.8″/yr
- Windsor 51.8″/yr
- Lake Mills 42.3″/yr
- Cottage Grove 51.8″/yr
- Horicon 40.8″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Columbus today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Columbus from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Columbus get a year?
On average 43.3 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Beaver Dam Wwtp.
What is the snowiest month in Columbus?
Jan, with an average of 13.0 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.