Boston's Top 10 Snowiest Winters on Record

Boston's snowfall records (Logan Airport, 1891–present) reveal the most extreme winters. All measurements in inches.

Rank	Season	Total Snowfall	Meters
1	2014–2015	112.8"	2.87
2	1995–1996	110.6"	2.81
3	1977–1978	107.6"	2.73
4	1993–1994	100.3"	2.55
5	2003–2004	93.2"	2.37
6	2010–2011	89.9"	2.28
7	1999–2000	88.8"	2.25
8	1997–1998	83.6"	2.12
9	1996–1997	83.1"	2.11
10	1968–1969	79.6"	2.02

Notable Patterns

7 of the top 10 occurred since 1993—consistent with climate change increasing moisture-laden nor'easters.
The 2014–15 record was driven by 4 major storms in 3 weeks (Jan 24–Feb 15).
Average seasonal snowfall: ~49 inches.

Data source: NOAA/NWS Boston; updated through 2023–24 season.

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