when is it supposed to stop snowing

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Weather forecasts depend on your exact location and the specific storm system, so the timing can vary a lot. Without your location, only a general explanation is possible.

Why timing varies

Snow usually stops when the main band of a passing low-pressure system or cold front moves away, or when drier air pushes in and cuts off moisture. Large, slow-moving systems can keep snow going for 12–24 hours or more in one area, while fast-moving fronts may bring only a few hours of snow before clearing out.

How to find the end time

To see when it should stop snowing where you are, do one of these:

  • Check a local weather app or website (such as your national meteorological service or a major weather site) and look at the “hourly” or “next 48 hours” precipitation chart.
  • Look at the radar loop: when the snow band has mostly passed east (or in your region’s usual storm exit direction), the snow is close to ending.

If you share your city and country (or ZIP/postcode), a more tailored estimate of when the snow should taper off can be given.