Elevation: 5,443 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 6 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Spring Creek: nearby spots range from roughly 19.3" to 84.4" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Snow season in Spring Creek typically runs from October through May, peaking in March with about 17.7" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is over 3x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 84.4" 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 | 10 mi | 41.2" |
| Lamoille, NV | 12 mi | 84.4" |
| Mountain City, NV | 77 mi | 117" |
| Mc Gill, NV | 103 mi | 36.9" |
| Ely, NV | 106 mi | 54.1" |