Elevation: 2,257 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 15 miles away.
Snow season in Carson typically runs from October through April, peaking in March with about 12.4" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is well above the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 56.7" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.




| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| New Rockford | 59.8" |
| Binford | 59.8" |
| Carrington | 59.8" |
| Glenfield | 59.8" |
| Grace City | 59.8" |
| Mchenry | 59.8" |
| Carson | 56.7" |
| Elgin | 56.7" |
| New Leipzig | 56.7" |
| Golva | 55.3" |
| Berthold | 55.3" |
| Carpio | 55.3" |
| Des Lacs | 55.3" |
| Kintyre | 53.2" |
| Napoleon | 53.2" |
| Horace | 52.7" |
| Fargo | 52.7" |
| Harwood | 51.4" |
| West Fargo | 51.4" |
| Bismarck | 50.5" |
| Baldwin | 50.5" |
| Mandan | 50.5" |
| Menoken | 50.5" |
| Saint Anthony | 50.5" |
| Alexander | 50.4" |
| Arnegard | 50.4" |
| Watford City | 50.4" |
| Donnybrook | 49.7" |
| Grand Forks | 48.7" |
| Minot | 45.1" |
| Minot Afb | 45.1" |
| Burlington | 45.1" |
| Surrey | 45.1" |
| Braddock | 44.7" |
| Norwich | 41" |
| Argusville | 40.9" |
| Gardner | 40.9" |
| Devils Lake | 38" |
| Mapleton | 36.7" |
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin, ND | 12 mi | 56.7" |
| New Leipzig, ND | 21 mi | 56.7" |
| Saint Anthony, ND | 32 mi | 50.5" |
| Mandan, ND | 39 mi | 50.5" |
| Bismarck, ND | 43 mi | 50.5" |