Snowiest Winters in Washington DC History

Joe Dorish
These are the 10 snowiest winters in Washington DC history dating back to 1888. In every single one of these snowiest winters well over 3 feet of snow fell and in the snowiest winter in city history over 4 1/2 feet of snow fell.

In 122 years the city of Washington DC has had just two winters when at least 4 feet of snow fell.

In 29 winters the city has seen at least two feet of snow. That is just about 1/4 (23.8%) of all winters.

The average annual snowfall in Washington DC is 15.2".

10 Snowiest Winters in Washington DC History

1) 56.1" in 2009-2010

2) 54.4" in 1898-1899

3) 46" in 1995-1996

4) 42.5" in 1921-1922

5) 41.7 in 1891-1892

6) 41" in 1904-1905

7) 40.4" in 2002-2003

7) 40.4" in 1957-1958

9) 40.3" in 1960-1961

10) 39.8" in 1910-1911

For more see Least Snowiest Winters in Washington DC History

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Source:

National Weather Service

Published by Joe Dorish

Joe Dorish is a writer who lives in the NYC area. He writes primarily about the things he is passionate about - sports, business, economics, weather and travel. He loves to drive and used to own a Limo compa...  View profile

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