Turf & Snow

ZIP 20124 snow totals

ZIP 20124 (Clifton, VA) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 0". Soil temperature: 54°F.

No snow

Storm total, last 72 hours

0in

Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT

72-hour snowfall
24 hours0in
48 hours0in
72 hours0in

Season so far

No normal on record

0 in since July 1; the 1991–2020 normal by now is 0 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, VIENNA (USC00448737), 9.4 mi away, through 2026-10-21.

Updated Oct 24, 7:40 PM MT. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing.

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Lawn timing

Soil temperature

54°F

Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 24

Last 7 days
-6.5°F
Cooling
Days until 55°F
Starts Feb
Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
55°FForecastOct 17Nov 36550

Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.

Not yet

Crabgrass pre-emergent

Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.

Late-fall round

Fall fertilizer

Soil 54°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).

Late

Overseeding (cool-season)

Soil 54°F and falling; seed germinates slowly below about 59°F (Penn State).

Fall window

Broadleaf weeds

Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).

Curative only

Grub control

If grubs are damaging turf, curative treatment works while they feed near the surface, Aug–Oct (NC State).

Soil temperature drives these windows today. Growing-degree-day tracking joins it February 15, 2027. How we set them

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Nearest snow-reporting stations

  • MANASSAS 2.0 N: 4.8 mi
  • FAIRFAX 3.2 W: 5.1 mi
  • CENTREVILLE 0.3 N: 5.5 mi

FAQ

How much snow did ZIP 20124 get?

ZIP 20124 (Clifton, VA) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 0". Soil temperature: 54°F.

What is the soil temperature in ZIP 20124, and is it time for pre-emergent?

The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 20124 averages 54°F today (NOAA GFS model). Crabgrass pre-emergent goes down in spring when soil holds 50–55°F, before four to five straight days at 55°F (Michigan State University).

Can I use these totals to bill snow removal?

No. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing. Grid estimates can differ from a specific lot, so contracts should name a measurement method, such as a specific weather station or an on-site snow board.