Elevation: 2,818 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 11 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Brownsville: nearby spots range from roughly 8.6" to 82" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Snow season in Brownsville typically runs from November through April, peaking in February with about 19.4" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is over 3x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 82" 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 | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge, CA | 4 mi | 82" |
| Forbestown, CA | 5 mi | 82" |
| Clipper Mills, CA | 8 mi | 82" |
| Camptonville, CA | 11 mi | 82" |
| Nevada City, CA | 19 mi | 14.5" |