Texas, Florida, California and New York Among All 48 States Reporting Measurable Snow During 2025–2026 Winter Season
UNITED STATES — For the first time this winter season, snowfall analysis confirms that all 48 continental U.S. states have recorded measurable snow between October 1, 2025, and February 23, 2026. The season-to-date snowfall map from the NOHRSC 2.5 km analysis shows at least trace accumulations reaching every corner of the Lower 48.
While some southern states only recorded light totals, the data confirms measurable snow touched every state this winter — a notable milestone in a season marked by widespread cold outbreaks and active storm tracks.
Heavy Snow Blankets the Rockies and Northern Plains
The deepest seasonal totals are concentrated across the Rocky Mountains, where parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Utah show snowfall exceeding 100 inches in higher elevations.
The map highlights extreme totals in mountainous terrain, with some localized peaks surpassing 150 inches, and the maximum value noted reaching more than 660 inches in the highest elevations.
Across the Northern Plains, including North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, widespread snow accumulation stretches in a broad swath from west to east.
Midwest and Great Lakes See Widespread Accumulation
The Midwest also experienced consistent snowfall this season. States including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio show significant seasonal totals, particularly downwind of the Great Lakes where lake-effect snow enhanced accumulations.
In Michigan, heavier totals are evident near the Upper Peninsula, while areas across Illinois and Indiana recorded measurable but more moderate totals compared to the northern tier.
This pattern reflects a winter that delivered multiple cold air intrusions paired with moisture-bearing systems crossing the central U.S.
Snow Reaches Deep Into the South, Including Texas and Florida
Perhaps the most notable aspect of the analysis is the southern reach of snowfall.
States including:
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Georgia
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
All show measurable snow during the season-to-date period.
Even portions of Florida recorded measurable snow this winter, marking a rare occurrence. While many southern totals were limited to light accumulations — and in some cases just trace amounts — the coverage confirms winter precipitation reached even the Deep South.
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Join the List, Including New York
The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic also recorded widespread snowfall.
States such as New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine all show moderate to heavy totals, especially in interior and higher-elevation zones.
Even coastal areas that often miss out on snow in milder winters registered measurable accumulation during this season.
Western States, Including California, See Mountain-Dominated Totals
In the West, snowfall was highly elevation-dependent.
States including California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington show heavy totals in mountainous regions such as:
- The Sierra Nevada
- The Cascades
- The Wasatch Range
Lower elevations along the Pacific Coast and desert Southwest saw lighter accumulations, but measurable snow still occurred within each state boundary.
A Rare Coast-to-Coast Snow Footprint
While most winters bring widespread snow somewhere in the Lower 48, not every season sees measurable accumulation in all 48 continental states.
The 2025–2026 winter has delivered:
- Multiple cross-country storm systems
- Arctic air outbreaks reaching southern latitudes
- Mountain-enhanced snowfall in the West
- Lake-effect snow in the Great Lakes region
The combination resulted in a continuous snow footprint spanning from California and Washington to New York and Maine, and from Montana to Texas and Florida.
With over a month of winter still remaining, totals may continue to increase in northern states. But as of late February, one milestone is already confirmed: every continental U.S. state has seen snow this season.
As winter progresses, ChicagoMusicGuide.com will continue tracking snowfall trends, regional storm impacts, and seasonal milestones shaping weather patterns across the United States.