Elevation: 2,589 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 1 miles away.
Snow season in McCook typically runs from October through April, peaking in February with about 5.8" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is below the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 20.4" 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 |
|---|---|
| North Platte | 29.6" |
| Omaha | 27.1" |
| Lincoln | 26" |
| McCook | 20.4" |
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte, NE | 65 mi | 29.6" |
| Albin, WY | 203 mi | 68.7" |
| Lincoln, NE | 210 mi | 26" |
| Lagrange, WY | 211 mi | 53.4" |
| Kiowa, CO | 212 mi | 74.8" |