Snow melts once temperatures stay above freezing for long periods, but the exact timing depends a lot on where you live and current weather patterns.
Key factors
- Air temperature: Snow generally starts to melt when the air is at or above about 0 °C (32 °F), and it disappears faster when days are several degrees warmer than that.
- Sunlight and time of year: Stronger spring sunshine can melt snow even when air temperatures are just around freezing, so snow often goes quickly in late winter or early spring.
- Snow depth and type: Deep, dense, or plowed piles of snow last much longer than a light, shallow covering.
Typical seasonal timing
- Many mid‑latitude cities see most of their snowpack disappear sometime from late February through early April, though this can be earlier or later depending on the year.
- Colder or higher‑elevation areas can keep snow on the ground into late spring or even early summer, while milder regions may lose it within days of a warm spell.
What this means for you
Without your location and recent forecast, it is not possible to say exactly when “your” snow will melt, but you can get a good idea by checking when daytime highs are consistently above freezing and how strong the sun is. If you tell your city or region, it is possible to give a more tailored estimate for when the snow is likely to be gone this season.
