How this winter’s snow compares to past winters so far

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Mid-Missouri has seen a plethora of major switches in weather conditions throughout this winter season. From major temperatures switches, to large snowfall events like that seen in early January where some areas measured up to 8". The question in many peoples minds are, "How does this winter compare to those of the past?"

January is typically the month that sees the highest snowfall totals on average over the past 30 years. This doesn't mean there can't be major snowfall events later into February and March. An example of this is show by the expectations for tomorrow's snowfall forecast.

The season average to date for February 11th sits at 14.8" putting Columbia, Missouri's current 2024-2025 winter total behind by 1.9"

The long-standing seasonal average for the winter months of December through February since 1890 sits steady at just under 15".

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team's snowfall forecast currently places Columbia, Missouri in the 3-6" range. This additional snowfall would put the seasonal total over the average of 14.8". A wintery mix is also expected Saturday which could further boosts totals even higher for the seasonal counting period.