Elevation: 5,607 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 16 miles away.
Snow season in Mountain City typically runs from October through May, peaking in January with about 27.8" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is over 4x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 117" 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elko, NV | 70 mi | 41.2" |
| Spring Creek, NV | 77 mi | 84.4" |
| Lamoille, NV | 81 mi | 84.4" |
| Twin Falls, ID | 92 mi | 24.2" |
| Boise, ID | 123 mi | 17.6" |