Wind Advisory issued March 2 at 12:11AM PST until March 2 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Sustained south to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...White Pine and Northeastern Nye Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM PST this morning until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not limited to Highway 50, Highway 6, and Highway 93.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 2 at 12:02AM PST until March 4 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 15 to 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest. * WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko County. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon until 4 AM PST early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Snow covered roads are expected on State Road 229 through Secret Pass, up into Lamoille Canyon, and across Harrison Pass in the southern end of the Ruby Mountains. Strong wind gusts
The Winter Weather Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Elko NV on this developing situation.
The Winter Weather Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Elko NV on this developing situation.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 2 at 12:02AM PST until March 3 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5500 ft. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches expected over summits and passes. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka County. * WHEN...From 2 PM PST this afternoon until 10 PM PST Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Interstate 80 over Emigrant Pass will be snow covered.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 12:02AM PST until March 3 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts of 5 to 10 inches expected over summits and passes. * WHERE...Northern Elko and Southwest Elko Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon until 10 PM PST Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 11:21PM PST until March 4 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 ft. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts of 3 to 5 inches expected over summits and passes. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka County. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST Sunday afternoon until 4 AM PST early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 28 at 11:21PM PST until March 4 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest. * WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko County. * WHEN...From 1 PM PST Sunday afternoon until 4 AM PST early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Snow covered roads are expected on State Road 229 through Secret Pass, up into Lamoille Canyon, and across Harrison Pass in the southern end of the Ruby Mountains.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 26 at 2:24PM PST by NWS Elko NV
ESFLKN Upper level high pressure will bring warming temperatures to northern Nevada. This will allow for snowmelt from the mountains to increase, with runoff occurring into area rivers and creeks. Two waterways that are of concern at this time are Martin Creek in Humboldt County and the Owyhee River near Mountain City. With snowpack remaining and subsequent frozen ground, snowmelt will runoff into these two waterways. This will cause higher than normal flows over the next two days. Residents and outdoor enthusiasts are urged to use caution when walking along the riverbank as the water will be flowing rapidly with
Flood Advisory issued February 25 at 1:31PM PST by NWS Elko NV
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Martin Creek Near Paradise Valley affecting Humboldt County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Martin Creek...including Paradise Valley...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Martin Creek near Paradise Valley. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:10 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull Stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage, but possibly reach action stage during the evenings as warm temperatures exacerbate mid elevation snow melt. - Action stage
Flood Advisory issued February 25 at 1:30PM PST by NWS Elko NV
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Owyhee River...including Mountain City...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Elevated flows caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:10 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Warm temperatures has accelerated snowmelt in northern Nevada. This has led to a rapid rise in the Owyhee River since Monday afternoon. - Forecast...The river