Another blanket of fresh snow has fallen here in Otsego – a whole 3 inches. The current temp is 23.0° at 7 am.
Below are records set at various recording stations around the U.S. Keep in mind these are in areas where populations are perhaps greater than small towns and burgs and include only the continental states. I have seen snowfalls in greater depths in the Northeast and eastern Canada with some areas where one could walk out a second-story window (with snowshoes of course). I imagine there are areas in the Rockies in small burgs and villages where snowfall could bury a cabin or home. That said, here are the ‘recorded’ records:
Here are the records set in each US state for the most amount of snow to fall on a single calendar day at a weather station.
The biggest one-day snowfall for the entire United States is five feet three inches (1.6 metres) that arrived at Georgetown, Colorado on December 12, 1913. (I have experienced snowfalls such as this).
A much deeper heap of snow landed in 24 hours spanning April 14 and 15, 1921 at Silver Lake in Colorado, that totalled 75.8 inches (1.9253 metres).
These records do not include areas where no records or reports are kept.
| State | Inches | Weather Station | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18.5 | Reform | Jan 23, 1940 |
| Alaska | 62.0 | Thompson Pass | Dec 29, 1955 |
| Arizona | 38.0 | Heber Ranger Station | Dec 14, 1967 |
| Arkansas | 18.0 | Bee Branch | Feb 19, 1921 |
| California | 60.0 | Giant Forest | Jan 19, 1933 |
| Colorado | 63.0 | Georgetown | Dec 4, 1913 |
| Connecticut | 28.0 | Middletown 4 W | Jan 28, 1897 |
| Delaware | 25.0 | Dover | Feb 19, 1979 |
| Florida | 4.0 | Milton Experimental Station | Mar 6, 1954 |
| Georgia | 19.3 | Cedartown 3 NE | Mar 3, 1942 |
| Idaho | 30.0 | Headquarters | Dec 28, 1968 |
| Illinois | 24.0 | Coatsburg | Feb 28, 1900 |
| Indiana | 22.0 | Cannelton | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Iowa | 21.0 | Fayette | Mar 6, 1959 |
| Kansas | 25.0 | Columbus 6 NNW | Mar 14, 1896 |
| Kentucky | 20.0 | Lewisport 4 S | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Louisiana | 16.0 | Shell Beach | Feb 14, 1895 |
| Maine | 35.0 | Middle Dam | Nov 23, 1943 |
| Maryland | 31.0 | Clear Spring 1 ENE | Mar 29, 1942 |
| Massachusetts | 29.0 | Natick | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Michigan | 30.0 | Herman | Dec 19, 1996 |
| Minnesota | 36.0 | Wolf Ridge ELC | Jan 7, 1994 |
| Mississippi | 15.0 | Batesville 2 SW | Feb 11, 1895 |
| Missouri | 24.0 | Brunswick | Dec 5, 1925 |
| Montana | 48.0 | Millegan 14 SE | Dec 27, 2003 |
| Nebraska | 24.0 | Arthur | Mar 27, 1939 |
| Nevada | 26.0 | Reno NWSFO | Dec 30, 2004 |
| New Hampshire | 49.3 | Mount Washington | Feb 25, 1969 |
| New Jersey | 33.0 | Elizabeth | Feb 14, 1899 |
| New Mexico | 36.0 | Abbott 1 SE | Nov 24, 1940 |
| New York | 45.0 | Watertown | Nov 15, 1900 |
| North Carolina | 29.0 | Mount Mitchell | Mar 21, 2001 |
| North Dakota | 24.0 | Amidon | Feb 28, 1998 |
| Ohio | 22.0 | Woodsfield 2 N | Feb 17, 2003 |
| Oklahoma | 23.0 | Buffalo | Feb 21, 1971 |
| Oregon | 37.0 | Chemult | Feb 6, 1949 |
| Pennsylvania | 38.0 | Morgantown | Mar 20, 1958 |
| Rhode Island | 30.0 | Woonsocket | Feb 7, 1978 |
| South Carolina | 18.0 | Society Hill | Feb 25, 1914 |
| South Dakota | 47.0 | Deadwood | Mar 14, 1973 |
| Tennessee | 20.8 | Elizabethton | Mar 18, 1936 |
| Texas | 24.0 | Clifton 9 E | Dec 21, 1929 |
| Utah | 35.0 | Silver Lake Brighton | Jan 22, 1964 |
| Vermont | 33.0 | Saint Johnsbury | Feb 25, 1969 |
| Virginia | 33.5 | Luray 5 E | Mar 3, 1994 |
| Washington | 48.0 | Gunn’s Ranch | Jan 21, 1935 |
| West Virginia | 33.0 | Alpena | Dec 29, 1967 |
| Wisconsin | 25.0 | Trempealeau Dam 6 | Jan 20, 1952 |
| Wyoming | 34.0 | Bechler River Ranger Station | Jan 28, 1933 |
The old Mount Shasta Ski Bowl in northern California holds the record for the most snow received from a single storm system. A total of 15.75 feet (189 inches) of snow was measured Feb. 13-19, 1959. Mount Shasta is a volcano in the Cascade Mountain range and rises as high as 14,160 feet.
Measurements in Thompson Pass, Alaska, show that an astounding 83 inches of snow fell over three days, with 52 inches piling up in the first 24 hours. Thus making this some of the most intense snowfall ever recorded on the planet. I wonder about this statement or record, especially when there are areas in the Alps that get amazing amounts of snow.
Thus I end the tease for all of you snow lovers. Our snowfall has mainly come from snow machines at the ski resorts this year. Bittersweet down the road from me has been consistently opened all winter.
The winter weather advisory expires at 10 am however we may see scattered snow showers throughout the day. Temps will remain just below freezing. Our next system will move into the area on Sunday, or so it appears at this time.
The snow just keeps coming!
I can say in most of west Michigan most it snowed all day long and its still snowing outside great Scotty …INDY
Looks a whole lot better when you switch to actual snow depth over the next 16 days!
https://www.instantweathermaps.com/GFS-php/conussfc.php?run=2020020618&time=PER&var=SNODI&hour=384
Hmm, wonder why that map never gets posted? lol
Thanks for posting the GREAT NEWS about snow country! I absolutely love it! Thanks again!
The snow just keeps coming! Who would have thought?
Drum Roll please……………I am not sure what the official snow fall amount will be but here at my house I am now at 1″ that is right 1″ and that believe it or not would be the biggest snow fall at Grand Rapids since January 19th At this time it is 25 with light snow falling.
Slim
You know we’re in a snow drought when we’re counting tenths of an inch all day to finally reach 1 inch. Funny.
Just watched Chief Steffens 8 day forecast shows all but 2 days with no snow far from a quiet week ahead …INDY
I’m surprised they showed 2 days of no snow, usually from December 1st to April 1st they find a chance for everyday lol, good stuff!!!!
Ain’t that the truth! I think it was last week they had snow on 7 of the 8 days but yet we ended up with several days in the 50s.
The snow just keep coming and more is on the way! The latest CPC looks good for cold and snow! Rock n roll will never die!
Has been snowing most of the day -we are up to 4 inches
Let it snow let it snow let it snow …Most of west Michigan reporting snow falling most of….INDY
It is a great winter day outside! I especially like the temperatures today! Keep it coming!
Bring on the snow! Who wouldn’t want snow in MI in February?
https://www.instantweathermaps.com/GFS-php/conussfc.php?run=2020020612&time=PER&var=ASNOWI&hour=384
As Indy stated – lots of snow chances coming up! Get ready!
Love the snow falling outside ….INDY
During the winter of 1996/97 Herman Michigan had a total of 384.0″ of snow. But that is not the record for a season here in Michigan that belongs to Delaware Michigan where in the winter of 1978/79 391.9″ of snow fell. As for the state by state records the 30″ reported at Herman can be verified. If I have some extra time I will look as some of the others. The larger locations like Watertown NY and Dover DL should be correct but for some of the very small locations well that is hard to say if they are correct… Read more »
Love it closing in on mid February and we have lots of snow chances coming up …INDY
Thanks for the facts!!!!!!
Here at my house there is less then a half inch of snow, yes the ground and road have snow on them but that is all I can say. At this time it is 26 and cloudy here.
Slim
We got barely an inch of snow. Just enough to make the roads slick.
Had to look up where the Florida location was with their record 4 inch snowfall. Up on the top left of the panhandle. Must have felt like the end of the world when they had that.
Not quite enough snow to cover the grass, maybe a inch to a inch and a half. Got to love the storm track this year, missing out on every heavy snow or ending up on the warm side with rain. Shovels and snowblowers haven’t moved in a month.
WOOD says Sunday’s system will be light and the next possible system won’t be for another week. Sure is quiet around here…
Hmmmm Terri said accumulating snow here Sundy what WOOD you watching lol…Have a snowy Thursday…INDY ….
WOOD: “Most of Saturday should be dry, with a chance of light snow Sunday PM into Sunday night.”
Cold air in place on Saturday then warm advection begins Sunday
with strengthening isentropic ascent and snow braking out by late
morning through the afternoon. Expect 1 to 4 inches by Sunday
evening. Colder air and some lake effect snow showers on Tuesday
then a stronger low may bring a swath of snow on Wednesday. Too
much uncertainty at this time range to give any amounts.
Wow lots of snow chances coming sounds active to me ….INDY