Winter Storm Watch until 05:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heavy snowfall with blowing and drifting. Snow amounts of up to two feet in the mountains with up to six inches possible in the valleys above 6000 feet.
* WHERE...Central Nevada, particularly elevations above 6000 feet
* WHEN...Tuesday through Tuesday night
* IMPACTS...Travel impacts are likely along Highway 50 and 6, with whiteout conditions possible at times, particular along the summits. Roads likely become snow covered or impassable at times. Conditions improve from west to east Tuesday night.
* AFFECTED AREAS: RUBY MOUNTAINS AND EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE ... WHITE PINE COUNTY ... SOUTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND SOUTHERN EUREKA COUNTY ... NORTHWESTERN NYE COUNTY ... NORTHEASTERN NYE COUNTY
Instructions:
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch