Winter Storm Warning until 11:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches across northern Elko county; one to two feet across the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Elko County and Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY ... RUBY MOUNTAINS AND EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning