Snow Records

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

1895
ELY YELLAND FLD AP
9/20/1895

1982
ELKO RGNL AP
9/30/1982

October

1949
WINNEMUCCA MUNI AP
10/7/1949

1984
RENO TAHOE INTL AP
10/16/1984

November

1964
LAS VEGAS MCCARRAN AP
11/15/1964

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.

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