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About LocalSnowfall.com
Why LocalSnowfall.com?
In the Upper Midwest, waking up to new snow brings a familiar first question: “How much snow did we get last night?” Then come the practical ones. Will the plows come today? Do I need to shovel the walks? Is it time to get out the snowblower or snow thrower? Is the drive to work going to be difficult?
For others, fresh snow opens up possibilities. Is there new powder for skiing and snowboarding? Is there enough snow to go cross-country skiing? Can we take the snowmobiles out? From clearing a driveway and getting to work to making the most of a winter weekend, snowfall has a way of shaping the day.
LocalSnowfall.com grew out of those everyday questions. We bring local snowfall totals, snow depth, and nearby reports together so you can see what has fallen and start planning. Sometimes that means getting the shovel ready. Sometimes it means getting the skis ready.
Who runs it
LocalSnowfall.com is an independent local weather utility operated by Chris Campbell. It helps you understand what was measured near your location, where the measurement came from, and which days it covers.
Official data, visible sources
New snowfall and snow depth come from official NOAA/NCEI station reports. Nearby daily station reports come from the Regional Climate Centers’ ACIS system, with current conditions and forecasts from the National Weather Service. New snowfall, existing snow depth, and forecasts are separate measurements.
Every stat keeps its source, station identifier, distance, and reporting period visible. Different periods may use different official stations when complete records differ.
Why the latest report may be a few days behind
Official station reports commonly arrive 1–3 days after the observation day and can take longer. The page shows the latest verified day and the period covered by each total. Unreported days are never counted as zero. Saved results keep their original dates while fresh reports are checked.
Local context
Measurements describe the named station and can differ from conditions on your street. A plowing advisory reflects a researched municipal policy; it does not confirm a plow’s dispatch or arrival time.