Average Snowfall in Grand Forks, ND
48.7"
inches per year
Moderate Snow Area
Elevation: 843 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 3 miles away.
Grand Forks Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Grand Forks typically runs from October through April, peaking in December with about 13.5" of snow.
Oct1.5"
Nov5.1"
Dec13.5"
Jan9.5"
Feb8.2"
Mar7.8"
Apr3"
May0.1"
Jun–
Jul–
Aug–
Sep–
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is well above the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 48.7" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.
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Snow in North Dakota
| 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" |
Snowfall Near Grand Forks
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Crookston, MN | 22 mi | 49.9" |
| Gardner, ND | 55 mi | 40.9" |
| Argusville, ND | 57 mi | 40.9" |
| Binford, ND | 66 mi | 59.8" |
| Harwood, ND | 67 mi | 51.4" |