Winter Storm Warning until 05:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.
* WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
* AFFECTED AREAS: 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. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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