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If you’re wondering how much snow Ottawa has received this winter, here are the official numbers.

VS Landscape Group tracks winter precipitation using data from Environment Canada’s Ottawa Airport (YOW) weather station, the standard reference point used in most commercial snow and ice management contracts across Ottawa.

Total Snowfall in Ottawa Since November 2025

As of February 16, 2026, Ottawa has received: 192.1 cm of snowfall

This total reflects official snowfall accumulation recorded at the YOW airport weather station.

Bar chart showing monthly snowfall totals in Ottawa for Winter 2025–2026 recorded at Environment Canada’s YOW airport weather station: November 32.5 cm, December 54.6 cm, January 81.6 cm, February 23.6 cm.

Monthly Snowfall Breakdown:

  • November 2025: 32.5 cm
  • December 2025: 54.6 cm
  • January 2026: 81.6 cm
  • February 2026 (to date): 23.6 cm

January was the heaviest snowfall month so far this winter.

Total Snowfall Since November 2025: 192.1 cm

Monthly Rainfall Breakdown:

  • November 2025: 65.6 mm
  • December 2025: 45.5 mm
  • January 2026: 51.1 mm
  • February 2026 (to date): 15.6 mm

Total Rainfall Since November 2025: 177.8 mm

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall totals in Ottawa for Winter 2025–2026 recorded at Environment Canada’s YOW airport weather station: November 65.6 mm, December 45.5 mm, January 51.1 mm, February 15.6 mm.

How Rainfall Impacts Snow Contracts

In most commercial winter maintenance contracts, rainfall is converted toward snowfall caps using the following industry standard:

Every 10 mm of rain = 1 cm of snow:

Using that formula: 177.8 mm of rain ≈ 17.8 cm of snow equivalent

When added to recorded snowfall:

192.1 cm snowfall + 17.8 cm rain equivalent

209.9 cm total snow-equivalent accumulation

⚠️ Note: Conversion formulas may vary depending on your contract terms.

Why This Matters for Commercial Property Owners

Tracking snowfall and rainfall accurately is critical for:

  • Seasonal snow cap contracts
  • Budget forecasting
  • Service frequency expectations
  • Salt and material planning
  • Transparent reporting

Using official Environment Canada YOW data ensures consistency and avoids disputes when calculating seasonal totals.

We’ll Continue Updating This Page

This blog was last updated on February 16 2026, and we will continue updating it throughout the winter season.

If you manage commercial properties in Ottawa and would like help understanding how snowfall totals impact your contracts, VS Landscape Group is happy to assist.

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