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Average Snowfall in Yellowstone National Park, WY

197"
inches per year
Heavy Snow Area

Elevation: 7,365 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 0 miles away.

Yellowstone National Park Snowfall by Month

Snow season in Yellowstone National Park typically runs from October through May, peaking in December with about 45" of snow.

Oct9"
Nov26.4"
Dec45"
Jan35.6"
Feb29.9"
Mar27.1"
Apr17.1"
May5.4"
Jun0.6"
Jul
Aug
Sep0.9"

Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

What to Expect

That is over 7x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 197" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.

Off-season is the cheapest time to gear up for winter in Yellowstone National Park. Stock up before the first storm.
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Snow in Wyoming

CityAnnual Snow
Yellowstone National Park197"
Moran174.9"
Moose165.9"
Teton Village165.9"
Bondurant141.1"
Banner138.3"
Saddlestring138.3"
Story138.3"
Beulah114.2"
Alta113.4"
Kelly108.6"
Jelm97.6"
Elk Mountain93.3"
Hanna93.3"
Buford92"
Granite Canon92"
Afton87.8"
Auburn87.8"
Bedford87.8"
Fairview87.8"
Grover87.8"
Smoot87.8"
Thayne87.8"
Lander87.6"
Casper81.7"
Evansville81.7"
Mills81.7"
Big Horn81.4"
Sundance81.3"
Jackson78.2"
Wilson78.2"
Pinedale76.1"
Meeteetse72.1"
Chugwater69.8"
Albin68.7"
Dayton68.3"
Parkman68.3"
Ranchester68.3"
Wolf68.3"
Fort Washakie66.6"
Hudson66.6"
Garrett65.8"
Cheyenne65.6"
Fe Warren Afb65.6"
Bosler64.1"
Laramie64.1"
Tie Siding64.1"
Daniel64"
Fort Bridger63.8"
Jeffrey City60.2"
Douglas59"
Wright58"
Van Tassell56.6"
Gillette55.7"
Rozet55.7"
Dubois55.3"
Point Of Rocks54"
Superior54"
Meriden53.4"
Lagrange53.4"
Arvada53.4"
Clearmont53.4"
Leiter53.4"
Rock River51.7"
Medicine Bow51.7"
Hyattville51.6"
Wamsutter50.8"
Kirby50.8"
Devils Tower48.8"
Hillsdale47.1"
Hawk Springs47.1"
Cody45"
Arapahoe44.3"
Shawnee43.8"
Sheridan33.2"
Rock Springs31.3"
Thermopolis27.4"
Powell11.2"

Snowfall Near Yellowstone National Park

CityDistanceAnnual Snow
Moran, WY38 mi174.9"
Alta, WY40 mi113.4"
Ashton, ID43 mi70.1"
Gardiner, MT45 mi71.5"
Chester, ID47 mi70.1"