Snowiest Winters in Washington DC History

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

Source:

National Weather Service