Syracuse Snowstorm Sets New Daily Record

December 30th, 2025 snowfall surpasses previous record from 1946.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The 24.2 inches of snow that fell in Syracuse, New York on December 30th, 2025 has officially been recognized as the new single-day snowfall record for the city, surpassing the previous record of 34 inches set on February 15, 1946. After reviewing the data, meteorologists determined the 1946 record was likely inaccurate due to discrepancies in the reported snow depth and liquid equivalent measurements.

Why it matters

Syracuse is known for its heavy snowfall, and setting a new single-day record is a significant weather event for the region. The updated record provides a more accurate historical account of the city's extreme winter weather patterns.

The details

Meteorologists from the local WSYR-TV Storm Team noticed inconsistencies in the data reported for the February 1946 snowstorm, including an unusually low snow depth the following day and a liquid equivalent measurement that was much lower than expected given the reported snowfall. They passed these concerns to the National Weather Service, who then escalated the review to the National Centers of Environmental Information. After a thorough investigation, the 1946 record was determined to be inaccurate, allowing the December 2025 snowstorm to officially claim the new single-day record.

  • The 24.2 inches of snow fell on December 30, 2025.
  • The previous record of 34 inches was set on February 15, 1946.

The players

WSYR-TV Storm Team

The local television weather team that initially noticed discrepancies in the data for the 1946 snowstorm record.

National Weather Service

The federal agency that reviewed the concerns raised by the WSYR-TV Storm Team and escalated the investigation to the National Centers of Environmental Information.

National Centers of Environmental Information

The federal agency that has access to comprehensive climate data and conducted the thorough review to determine the 1946 record was inaccurate.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of thoroughly reviewing historical weather data to ensure accuracy, as even long-standing records can be called into question through further investigation and analysis. The new single-day snowfall record for Syracuse serves as a more reliable benchmark for understanding the region's most extreme winter weather events.