Blizzard Warning until 05:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.
* WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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:
- Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
- Blizzard Warning