Official Snowfall Records for Reno Tahoe, Nevada

Businesses in Reno Tahoe, Nevada rely on accurate snowfall record-keeping to plan for the most extreme conditions during the winter. Snow plow removal companies, Municipalities, Universities and others that fight snow can plan for the worst with this data…

First Two Inches

The first recorded date on which the city received its first 2 inches of snowfall.

September

ELY YELLAND FLD AP
9/20/1895
ELKO RGNL AP
9/30/1982
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October

WINNEMUCCA MUNI AP
10/7/1949
RENO TAHOE INTL AP
10/16/1984
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November

LAS VEGAS MCCARRAN AP
11/15/1964
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1, 2 & 3 Day Snow Accumulation Records

Greatest Amount of Snow in One Day:

18in. — The one-day record snowfall for Reno Tahoe, Nevada was recorded on February 16th, 1990 as seen in the chart below.
Greatest Amount of Snow in One Day

Greatest Amount of Snow in Two Days:

21.3in. — The two-day cumulative snow record covered the period from December 31st, 2004 toJanuary 1st, 2005. aria-label=”Most snow in two days” role=”img”>
Greatest Amount of Snow in Two Days

Greatest Amount of Snow in Three Days:

21.9in. — The two-day cumulative snow record covered the period from February 12th, 1959 toFebruary 14th, 1959.aria-label=”Most snow in three days” role=”img”>
Greatest Amount of Snow in Three Days

These snow records are reviewed yearly and updated as new data is recorded.

SPN enlisted the help of the leading winter-expert Meteorologists to collect snow records throughout the United States. SPN has assimilated snow record data from over 220 U.S. Cities including Reno Tahoe, Nevada. Snowfall records are reviewed and updated yearly.

Greatest Snowfall in One Season:

63.8 inches – The greatest cumulative snow fall for Reno Tahoe, Nevada. This occurred during the year that ended December 31st, 1971. This was surely a banner year for snowplow contractors!
Greatest Snowfall in One Season
United States snow records can be found by reviewing the snowfall records of over 200 cities.

Last Year’s Storms – 12 Months in 1 Minute

Source: Snow Plow News – Winter Weather News / Snow Research

 

Our memory of the past winter can sometimes be judged by a strong beginning to the winter, a long & cold winter season or a massive snowstorm that tested all snow removal equipment at the end of the season.

For snow and ice contractors, the winter is typically judged by how much money made it into the bank. For municipal workers, overtime.

This chart shows the nature of all the winter storms over the past season – in just 1 minute. Enjoy the show!

For additional snow and winter records research you can check out the SPN snow records page.

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