Average Snowfall in Colorado Springs, CO
Elevation: 6,010 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 5 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Colorado Springs: nearby spots range from roughly 32.5" to 121.1" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Colorado Springs Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Colorado Springs typically runs from October through May, peaking in February with about 11.7" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is well above the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 55.2" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.
Snow in Colorado
Snowfall Near Colorado Springs
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Manitou Springs, CO | 5 mi | 55.2" |
| Cascade, CO | 9 mi | 55.2" |
| Green Mountain Falls, CO | 12 mi | 58.9" |
| Peyton, CO | 17 mi | 101.7" |
| Woodland Park, CO | 17 mi | 133.5" |