Hydrologic Outlook issued April 3 at 2:01AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
ESFLKN Near record warmth is expected in portions of Northern and Central Nevada during the middle to latter part of next week. This will accelerate the process of snowmelt and enhance runoff into area creeks and rivers. Creeks and rivers that are susceptible to rapid water level rises will be most impacted. Waterways affected include, but are not limited to Martin Creek in Humboldt County, the Owyhee River in Elko County, the Bruneau River in Elko County, and Salmon Falls Creek in Elko County. Salmon Falls Creek is expected to reach action stage (9.0 feet) late next week. Action stage
Wind Advisory issued March 31 at 1:03AM PDT until April 1 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, north central, northeast, northwest, and south central Nevada. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could create areas of localized blowing dust which will reduce visibility across area roadways. Please use caution and reduce speed should you encounter any areas of dust.
Wind Advisory issued March 30 at 1:47AM PDT until April 1 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, north central, northeast, northwest, and south central Nevada. * WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 1 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could create areas of localized blowing dust which will reduce visibility across area roadways. Please use caution and reduce speed should you encounter any areas of dust.
Wind Advisory issued March 27 at 2:02AM PDT until March 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Flood Advisory issued March 27 at 12:50AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
...The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Nevada... Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Bruneau River...including Rowland...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Bruneau River at Rowland. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding of Forest Service roads. Recreational use becomes limited. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:25 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is undefined. - Forecast...No forecast is available
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 27 at 10:29AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
ESFLKN Warm temperatures continue to help increase the melt rate of mid and high-elevation snowpack, which will make it into area creeks and streams. Faster responding creeks that will need to be watched for higher flows include Martin Creek in Humboldt County, the Owyhee River, Bruneau River, and Salmon Falls Creek in Elko County. The Bruneau River reached action stage (6.0 feet) Wednesday night, and is expected to remain in or near action stage today and tonight with the continued above normal temperatures. At this time the Bruneau River is not expected to reach minor flood stage (7.0 feet). Flooding
High Wind Watch issued March 26 at 1:39AM PDT until March 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Humboldt County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities to a mile or less.
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 25 at 10:48AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
ESFLKN As high pressure builds across the Great Basin through the beginning of the week, near to record warm high temperatures are forecast. This will help to increase the melt rate of mid- and high-elevation snowpack, which will make it into area creeks and streams. Faster responding creeks that will need to be watched for higher flows include Martin Creek in Humboldt county, the Owyhee River, Bruneau River, and Salmon Falls Creek in Elko county. Though flooding is not expected at this time, water in area creeks and streams will be flowing strongly thru at least midweek. Residents and outdoor
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 26 at 9:40AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
ESFLKN As high pressure persists across the Great Basin through today, near to record high temperatures are forecast. This will help to increase the melt rate of mid- and high-elevation snowpack, which will make it into area creeks and streams. Faster responding creeks that will need to be watched for higher flows include Martin Creek in Humboldt county, the Owyhee River, Bruneau River, and Salmon Falls Creek in Elko county. Though flooding is not expected at this time, water in area creeks and streams will be flowing strongly thru at least midweek. Residents and outdoor enthusiasts are urged to use
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 24 at 10:52AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
ESFLKN As high pressure builds across the Great Basin through the beginning of the week, near to record warm high temperatures are forecast. This will help to increase the melt rate of mid- and high-elevation snowpack, which will make it into area creeks and streams. Faster responding creeks that will need to be watched for higher flows include Martin Creek in Humboldt county, the Owyhee River, Bruneau River, and Salmon Falls Creek in Elko county. Though flooding is not expected at this time, water in area creeks and streams will be flowing strongly thru at least midweek. Residents and outdoor