Elevation: 6,243 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 1 miles away.
Snow season in Austin typically runs from November through May, peaking in February with about 12.9" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is well above the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 63.6" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.




| 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" |
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth, NV | 113 mi | 63.9" |
| Elko, NV | 115 mi | 41.2" |
| Spring Creek, NV | 116 mi | 84.4" |
| Ely, NV | 121 mi | 54.1" |
| Mc Gill, NV | 123 mi | 36.9" |