Average Snowfall in Elko, NV
Elevation: 5,072 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. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Elko: nearby spots range from roughly 19.3" to 84.4" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Elko Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Elko typically runs from November through April, peaking in January with about 10.4" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is well above the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 41.2" 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 Elko
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek, NV | 10 mi | 84.4" |
| Lamoille, NV | 22 mi | 84.4" |
| Mountain City, NV | 70 mi | 117" |
| Mc Gill, NV | 112 mi | 36.9" |
| Austin, NV | 115 mi | 63.6" |