Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Records More Snow Than Boise and Salt Lake City So Far This Winter
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — It’s a statistic that almost never happens, but this winter it’s real: Oklahoma City has officially received more seasonal snowfall than both Boise, Idaho, and Salt Lake City, Utah during the 2025–2026 winter season so far, according to new data released by the National Weather Service.
A recent winter storm that moved through the Southern Plains between January 23 and January 25 pushed Oklahoma City’s snowfall totals well above average and into rare territory compared with traditionally snowier western cities.
How Much Snow Has Oklahoma City Received So Far?
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma City picked up 8.5 inches of snow during the late-January storm, making it the 14th-highest three-day snowfall total on record for the city.
That storm pushed Oklahoma City’s total snowfall for the 2025–2026 winter season to 8.8 inches.
For comparison:
- Oklahoma City average seasonal snowfall (1991–2020): 6.8 inches
- Current season total: 8.8 inches
That means Oklahoma City has already surpassed its long-term seasonal average — and winter isn’t over yet.
How Oklahoma City Compares to Other U.S. Cities
The snowfall comparison graphic highlights just how unusual this winter has been across the central United States:
- Oklahoma City, OK: 8.8 inches
- Boise, ID: Trace
- Salt Lake City, UT: 0.1 inches
- Cheyenne, WY: 7.5 inches
- Columbia, MO: 8.3 inches
- Danville, VA: 4.7 inches
In other words, Oklahoma City has outpaced several cities that are typically known for frequent and heavy snow, including locations in the Intermountain West.
Why This Winter Has Been So Snowy in Oklahoma
Meteorologists point to a persistent pattern this season that has favored:
- Repeated intrusions of cold Arctic air into the Southern Plains
- Storm tracks dipping farther south than usual
- Strong winter systems capable of producing widespread snow rather than rain
While cities farther west have remained comparatively dry or warmer than normal, Oklahoma has been positioned just right to take advantage of these colder storm setups.
What This Means Going Forward
With Oklahoma City already above its seasonal average, any additional snow events would only deepen what is already shaping up to be an above-normal winter for central Oklahoma.
Forecasters stress that winter is far from finished, and additional storm systems could still impact the region before spring arrives.
For now, though, the numbers speak for themselves: Oklahoma City has firmly earned its place near the top of the snowfall leaderboard this winter — ahead of cities where snow is usually a given.
What do you think — did this winter catch you off guard where you live, or has snowfall been surprisingly quiet? Share your thoughts, and stay tuned to ChicagoMusicGuide.com for continued weather updates and winter pattern tracking across the U.S.