How much snow did Denver get today?

Today's total depends on whether a storm is currently hitting the metro, and Denver totals are measured at a specific location, not one single number for the whole city. The most recent storm total on record is 5.8 inches in Denver from the May 5-6, 2026 storm, against a 4-9 inch forecast, according to BoulderCast.

A parked white car covered in snow on a suburban street during winter. — Photo by Elliot FZ on Pexels

For the fastest live check, use the National Weather Service snowfall reports map, which shows reports from the last 36 hours with a legend measured in inches from under 1 to 36 or more. The Denver Post snow totals tag page aggregates National Weather Service reports by month, which makes it useful for confirming recent accumulation.

One gap to flag honestly: no live real-time Denver total was available in the research pack, so readers should verify current conditions against the National Weather Service map. The Denver7 storm recap for May 5-6, 2026 also lists neighborhood-level totals sourced from the National Weather Service, including 8.5 inches in Arvada and 8 inches in Lakewood, according to Denver7.

How much snow has Denver gotten this season so far?

Denver has received 33.1 inches of snow for the 2025-2026 season as of May 19, 2026, while Boulder reached 41.4 inches, according to BoulderCast. That is a cumulative seasonal total, not snow depth on the ground, a distinction most people get wrong.

Breathtaking aerial view of a city at night, covered in snow and illuminated by streetlights. — Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels

The BoulderCast "Denver" figure uses a defined measurement station, so it will not match every neighborhood in the metro. One part of Denver can pick up several inches while another sees only a dusting in the same storm. The season runs through spring in Colorado, so late-season storms still count toward the total. The May 5-6, 2026 storm is a clear example of that pattern.

How much snow did Denver get in the biggest 2026 storms?

The biggest Denver storms of the 2025-2026 season show a clear pattern of sharp divergence between Denver and Boulder totals. The May 5-6, 2026 storm dropped 5.8 inches in Denver and 11.3 inches in Boulder, with Arvada and Golden recording 8.5 inches and Lakewood 8 inches, according to BoulderCast and Denver7.

The March 5-6, 2026 storm was Denver's standout overperformance of the season. Denver recorded 8.5 inches against a 1-4 inch forecast, while Boulder got just 3.6 inches against a 2-6 inch forecast, according to BoulderCast.

The December 2-3, 2025 storm produced 4.3 inches in Denver against a 3-6 inch forecast, while Boulder overperformed at 9.1 inches against a 4-8 inch forecast. The January 8-9, 2026 storm was a Denver bust: 1.1 inches against a Trace-3 inch forecast, while Boulder got 6.0 inches against a 1-4 inch forecast. A Boulder number is not a Denver number.

How much snow did Denver get this week?

No accumulation was recorded in Denver or Boulder during the May 17-19, 2026 period, against a 0 to 1/2 inch forecast for both cities, according to BoulderCast. The April 29-May 1, 2026 period also produced no accumulation in either city.

The February 17-21, 2026 stretch delivered only a trace in both Denver and Boulder. The November 30-December 1, 2025 period produced only a trace in both cities as well. A "no snow this week" answer is normal for Denver and does not mean the season is over. Late spring storms can still deliver measurable snow, as the May 5-6, 2026 event proved.

How do Denver’s small storms add up?

Denver's seasonal total is built mostly from small events, not headline storms. The minor accumulations include 0.2 inches on November 28-29, 2025, 1.3 inches on December 27-28, 2025, 2.0 inches on January 18-19, 2026, 1.7 inches on January 23-24, 2026, 1.8 inches on January 25, 2026, 0.9 inches on March 14-15, 2026, and 3.4 inches on April 17, 2026, according to BoulderCast.

These 1-3 inch events are what actually drive Denver's seasonal total, not the occasional 8-inch storm. Small totals still create refreeze and ice problems on driveways and walks, which is where most slip claims come from. A light snow followed by a cold night can leave a sidewalk more dangerous than a heavy storm that gets cleared immediately.

Where can you check live Denver snow totals right now?

The National Weather Service snowfall reports map is the fastest live check, showing reports from the last 36 hours with a zoomable interface and a legend in inches from under 1 to 36 or more. The Denver Post snow totals tag page aggregates National Weather Service reports organized by month.

The Denver7 storm recaps provide neighborhood-level totals, like the May 5-6, 2026 list sourced from the National Weather Service. A storm total is the full accumulation from one event. A 24-hour total is what fell in a single day. Snow depth on the ground is what remains after settling and melting. Each source reports one of these, not all three.

What do Denver’s snow totals mean for your driveway or lot?

A 1-3 inch event still needs clearing before refreeze turns it into ice, and an 8.5 inch storm like March 5-6, 2026 means multiple passes and a real time commitment. Denver Snow Removal runs GPS-tracked trucks with live ETA and timestamped before/after photo proof, so property owners can see what was cleared and when.

Seasonal contracts from Denver Snow Removal include locked pricing and revisits, plus 24/7 same-day response inside I-470 with a 2-4 hour window in core Denver. De-icing options include pet-friendly and commercial-grade ice melt for refreeze zones after small storms. The May 5-6, 2026 storm showed how fast a spring system can drop half a foot of heavy, wet snow on the metro, according to Denver7.

Key Takeaways

Denver's 2025-2026 seasonal total was 33.1 inches as of May 19, 2026, while Boulder reached 41.4 inches.
The most recent measurable Denver storm total in the research pack was 5.8 inches from May 5-6, 2026, against a 4-9 inch forecast.
Denver's biggest overperformance of the season was March 5-6, 2026 at 8.5 inches, well above the 1-4 inch forecast.
Denver and Boulder totals frequently diverge in the same storm, so a Boulder number is not a Denver number.
Several 2025-2026 periods produced zero or trace accumulation in Denver, including May 17-19, 2026 and April 29-May 1, 2026.
The National Weather Service 36-hour snowfall map and the Denver Post snow totals page are the fastest live checks for current Denver totals.
Seasonal totals, storm totals, and snow depth on the ground are three different numbers and should not be used interchangeably.