Average Snowfall in Ashford, WA
Elevation: 1,818 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 9 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Ashford: nearby spots range from roughly 31.5" to 143" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Ashford Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Ashford typically runs from November through May, peaking in December with about 34.3" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is over 5x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 143" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.
Snow in Washington
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Ashford | 143" |
| Randle | 143" |
| Longmire | 143" |
| Stehekin | 129.7" |
| Mazama | 123.1" |
| Cashmere | 80.2" |
| Dryden | 80.2" |
| Leavenworth | 80.2" |
| Peshastin | 80.2" |
| Cle Elum | 80.2" |
| Appleton | 65.3" |
| Glenwood | 65.3" |
| Trout Lake | 65.3" |
| Wahkiacus | 65.3" |
| Carlton | 59.4" |
| Twisp | 59.4" |
| Winthrop | 59.4" |
| Skykomish | 55.2" |
| Ione | 54.8" |
| Metaline | 54.8" |
| Metaline Falls | 54.8" |
| Underwood | 53.9" |
| Wauconda | 52.5" |
| Malo | 52.5" |
| Republic | 52.5" |
| Uniontown | 50.9" |
| Spokane | 45.4" |
| Baring | 44.3" |
| Gold Bar | 44.3" |
| Index | 44.3" |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 42" |
| Ardenvoir | 39.5" |
| Wenatchee | 16.5" |
| Sedro-Woolley | 5.7" |
| Seattle | 3.8" |
| Bellingham | 3.4" |
| Pasco | 2" |
| Port Angeles | 0.4" |
Snowfall Near Ashford
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Longmire, WA | 8 mi | 143" |
| Randle, WA | 15 mi | 143" |
| Snoqualmie Pass, WA | 52 mi | 42" |
| Trout Lake, WA | 58 mi | 65.3" |
| Cle Elum, WA | 58 mi | 80.2" |