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NOAA/NWS Info Graphics:
Seasonal Snow Totals:
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*Note: Change 3rd column above map to 'Season Accumulation' for seasonal totals, map will then auto update.
Utilizes the NOHRSC data but own color scheme and can zoom by selecting 'Continental US' button top left of map image, select 'Regional' or 'Local', then blue location dot.
Current US Snow Cover:
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(For season totals at your location see our Climate page)
Large collection of current snow cover map data: Current snow depth/cover, snow pack temperature, melt, sublimation and more!
Current snow depth/cover, average, sublimation and more! Detailed interactive map
Updated several times per day. CONUS map plus southern Canada, no zoom.
Snow Event Totals/Impact Mapping
See recent storm totals or potential level of impact.
(See our Climate page for season totals at your location if no longer listed below)
NWS US Interactive Snow Reports Map
NWS interactive US snow reports map. Zoom for totals alongside colored dots representing snow totals, use slider to see last 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 or 72hour totals.
NWS Winter Storm Impacts Map
Interactive NWS map, color coded to potential winter storm impacts, can view days 1-3, or just day 1, 2 or 3. Use the tabs above the map to switch to different winter products such as snow, snow load, ice, etc.
NOAA National Snow/Ice Probability Maps
Tip: Select the blue tabs just above the maps to change dates.
WPC Next 3-Days Snow/Sleet
Next 3-days % probability of 1", 2", 4", 6", 8", 12" & 18" snow every 6 hours. Can set totals to 24, 48 & 72 hours worth. All colors % chance of snow/sleet, not rain/snow/ice lines.
WPC Next 3-Days Freezing Rain (Ice)
Freezing Rain (ice) % probability of 0.01", 0.10", 0.25" & 0.50" ice every 6 hours. Can set totals to 24, 48 & 72 hours worth. All colors % chance of freezing rain, not rain/snow/ice lines.
WPC 4-7 Day Outlook Snow
Snow/sleet % probability of 0.25"+ liquid equivalent (2.5"+ if all snow if use traditional 10:1 snow ratio). All colors % chance of snow/sleet, not rain/snow lines.
NWS Snow Forecast Maps By State
Note: Your local NWS office may have more recent maps, view them here.
(Images static - click their links for latest, not all states covered in this format by NWS)
South Dakota
NWS snow/sleet forecast for SD with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.
Virginia
NWS snow/sleet forecast for VA with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.
Wisconsin
NWS snow/sleet forecast for WI with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.
Utah
NWS snow/sleet forecast for UT with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.
Vermont
NWS snow/sleet forecast for VT with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.
West Virginia
NWS snow/sleet forecast for WV with expected as well as low & high end potential maps.
NWS Snow Forecast Maps by WFO (Region)
NWS WFO (Weather Forecast Office) names & locations, not all WFO's covered in this format by NWS):
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Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central & SE KS.
ICT
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SW OH region.
ILN
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for West & Central IN.
IND
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for South Central MS region.
JAN
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central & Western portions of NE.
LBF
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central KY region.
LMK
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for E MO & W IL region.
LSX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for N VA into DC, WV, & MD regions.
LWX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Western TN, N MS, E AR regions.
MEG
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Eastern NC including New Bern, Morehead City and Nags Head, NC.
MHX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for South Central MN & W WI.
MPX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Eastern TN region.
MRX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for San Francisco, CA region.
MTR
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central TN region.
OHX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for E WA & N ID.
OTX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for W KY, SE MO, SW IN, S IL regions.
PAH
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NE OR & S WA.
PDT
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SE ID.
PIH
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for South Central & SE CO.
PUB
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for coastal NE SC & SE NC including Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilminton, NC.
ILM
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Central & Eastern IL.
ILX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NE IN, NW OH & SW MI.
IWX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for E KY region.
JKL
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Eastern NV region.
LKN
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NE IL & NW IN.
LOT
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Lubbock / Plainview, TX region.
LUB
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Western TX region.
MAF
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SW OR & N CA.
MFR
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for SE WI.
MKX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NW MI.
MQT
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for N ID & W MT.
MSO
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Eastern NE & Southwest IA.
OAX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Long Island region.
OKX
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for W Central OK & portion of N TX.
OUN
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for Wetern PA, N WV, E Central OH.
PBZ
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for E MD, DE, PA, NJ.
PHI
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for NW OR & SW WA.
PQR
Snow forecast, 10% chance high end, 90% minimum sleet/snow forecast for central NC including Raleigh, Durham and Winston-Salem, NC.
RAH
Winter Weather Models - Precip Type
Raw model data output is NOT a forecast. Consult a professional such as NWS.
For additional models & info such as run times see our Learn page.
These links will take you to Pivotal Weather, but we also recommend Tropical Tidbits
Euro
Euro (ECMWF) model, precip type. Use slider bar top of page to move forward in time, zoom to region by clicking 'Continental US' at top.
NAM
NAM model, precip type. Use slider bar top of page to move forward in time, zoom to region by clicking 'Continental US' at top.
GFS
GFS model, precip type. Use slider bar top of page to move forward in time, zoom to region by clicking 'Continental US' at top.
HRRR
HRRR model, precip type. Use slider bar top of page to move forward in time, zoom to region by clicking 'Continental US' at top.
Winter Weather Models - Snow Totals
Raw model data output is NOT a forecast. Consult a professional such as NWS.
For additional models & info such as run times see our Learn page.
These links will take you to Pivotal Weather, but we also recommend Tropical Tidbits
Euro
Euro (ECMWF) model of possible snow totals.
NAM
NAM model of possible snow totals.
GFS
GFS model of possible snow totals.
HRRR
HRRR model of possible snow totals.