Des Moines, IA Snow Records
The biggest single-day snowfalls ever recorded near Des Moines (50301).
Record Snowfall
12.0"
March 16, 2004
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Top 10 Snowiest Days
| # | Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 16, 2004 | 12.0" |
| 2 | December 1, 1985 | 11.5" |
| 3 | January 4, 1971 | 11.0" |
| 4 | December 7, 1994 | 10.3" |
| 5 | February 1, 2015 | 10.0" |
| 6 | December 12, 1972 | 10.0" |
| 7 | January 26, 2021 | 9.8" |
| 8 | February 15, 2003 | 9.0" |
| 9 | March 10, 1970 | 8.0" |
| 10 | December 5, 1977 | 8.0" |
Based on 775 days with recorded snowfall from the nearest weather station.
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