Elevation: 6,706 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 3 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Olympic Valley: nearby spots range from roughly 98.4" to 445" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Snow season in Olympic Valley typically runs from October through May, peaking in February with about 41.3" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is over 6x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 179" 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoe City, CA | 3 mi | 179" |
| Homewood, CA | 7 mi | 179" |
| Carnelian Bay, CA | 8 mi | 179" |
| Tahoma, CA | 8 mi | 179" |
| Tahoe Vista, CA | 9 mi | 179" |