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How much snow will Spokane get this year?

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In Spokane, snowfall sits at about 44 inches annually and typically falls over 34 snowfall days. The snow may not stick around as long in Spokane this winter if the computer models' prediction of warmer temperatures is accurate. In Coeur d'Alene, snowfall on average is much heavier at 70 inches a year.


Keeping this in view, will Spokane get snow this year?

Annual Weather Summary Precipitation and snowfall will be above normal, with the snowiest periods in mid- to late December, early and late January, early February, and early and late March. April and May will be cooler than normal, with near-normal precipitation.

Similarly, will it snow a lot this winter 2019? As 2019 comes to a close, AccuWeather's long-range forecast team predicts an active winter season is ahead for the northeastern United States. Meanwhile, ample snowfall during winter in California will help stave off drought conditions come springtime.

Also to know, how many inches of snow will Spokane get?

Typically, on four days in January and another one or two in December and in February, the snow covering Spokane gets to ten or more inches deep.

How Much Snow Normally Accumulates in Spokane.

1 inch 2.5 cm 51.5
3 inches 7.6 cm 33.9
Year
5 inches 12.7 cm 22.1
10 inches 25.4 cm 7.7

How much snow is expected?

While some snow is still likely, snowfall totals will range from 2”-6” across the south suburbs into northwest Indiana, to 0”-2” inches over the north and northwest suburbs. The city and areas west can expect up to 1”-3” of snow.

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