Average Snowfall in Reno, NV
Elevation: 4,518 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 2 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Reno: nearby spots range from roughly 6.8" to 206.6" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Reno Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Reno typically runs from November through March, peaking in February with about 9.6" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is about the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 33.3" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.
Snow in Nevada
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Crystal Bay | 179" |
| Glenbrook | 179" |
| Incline Village | 179" |
| Zephyr Cove | 179" |
| Mountain City | 117" |
| Spring Creek | 84.4" |
| Lamoille | 84.4" |
| Baker | 66.7" |
| Ruth | 63.9" |
| Austin | 63.6" |
| Ely | 54.1" |
| Elko | 41.2" |
| Mc Gill | 36.9" |
| Reno | 33.3" |
| Carson City | 14" |
| Las Vegas | 0" |
Snowfall Near Reno
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Floriston, CA | 15 mi | 98.4" |
| Incline Village, NV | 21 mi | 179" |
| Crystal Bay, NV | 23 mi | 179" |
| Kings Beach, CA | 23 mi | 179" |
| Tahoe Vista, CA | 23 mi | 179" |