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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Elko, NV

March 16, 20185 counties in Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this winter storm warning at Mar 16, 2018, 2:43 AM PDT for 5 counties in Nevada. It was in force for 32 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2018, 2:43 AM PDT (09:43 UTC)
Expired
Mar 17, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

Counties Elko County, NV, Eureka County, NV, Humboldt County, NV, Lander County, NV, White Pine County, NV

The radar

The Elko radar (KLRX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 16, 11:57 PM PDTHEAVY SNOW 11.32 Sw Winnemucca, NVELEVATION: 4355 FT.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 183 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 00:00Z on 2018-03-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 00:00Z on 2018-03-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 136 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer LCL
1446 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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0-1 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
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The text

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324 
WWUS45 KLKN 160943
WSWLKN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
243 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...Winter storm to affect the region today and Saturday...

NVZ031-036-162345-
/O.UPG.KLKN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.WS.W.0004.180316T0943Z-180317T1800Z/
Northern Elko County-
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Including the cities of Jackpot, Wildhorse, Owyhee, 
Battle Mountain, and Emigrant Pass
243 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 
  inches in the mountains, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Elko County and Northern Lander County and 
  Northern Eureka County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM Saturday. The heaviest snow is expected late
  this afternoon and evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$

NVZ034-038-162345-
/O.UPG.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0300Z-180317T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.WS.W.0004.180316T1800Z-180317T1800Z/
Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-Southwestern Elko County-
Including the cities of Secret Pass, Lamoille Canyon, 
Harrison Pass, Elko, Spring Creek, and Carlin
243 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations
  of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches in the
  mountains, are expected.

* WHERE...Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range and Southwestern 
  Elko County.

* WHEN...11 AM today to 11 AM Saturday. The heaviest snow is
  expected late this afternoon into tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. 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.

$$

NVZ030-162345-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180317T0000Z/
Humboldt County-
Including the cities of Winnemucca, McDermitt, Paradise Valley, 
and Golconda Summit
243 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches across western Humboldt county
  and 3 to 5 inches across eastern Humboldt county with localized
  amounts up to 9 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM today. Snow will diminish late this afternoon
  and evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NVZ037-039-040-162345-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0300Z-180317T1800Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Austin, Austin Summit, Eureka, 
Diamond Valley, Pinto Summit, Wells, Ruby Valley, Pequop Summit, 
Tonopah, and Round Mountain
243 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County, 
  South Central Elko County and Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...8 PM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NVZ035-041-162345-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0600Z-180317T1800Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ruth, McGill, Connors Pass, 
Great Basin National Park, Duckwater, and Currant Summit
243 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...White Pine County and Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...11 PM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/elko
5 follow-up statements
605 
WWUS45 KLKN 161531
WSWLKN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
831 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...Winter storm to affect the region today and Saturday...

NVZ030-170000-
/O.UPG.KLKN.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KLKN.WS.W.0004.180316T1531Z-180317T0000Z/
Humboldt County-
Including the cities of Winnemucca, McDermitt, Paradise Valley, 
and Golconda Summit
831 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$

NVZ034-038-170545-
/O.CON.KLKN.WS.W.0004.180316T1800Z-180317T1800Z/
Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-Southwestern Elko County-
Including the cities of Secret Pass, Lamoille Canyon, 
Harrison Pass, Elko, Spring Creek, and Carlin
831 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations
  of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range and Southwestern 
  Elko County.

* WHEN...11 AM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. 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.

$$

NVZ031-036-170545-
/O.CON.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Northern Elko County-
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Including the cities of Jackpot, Wildhorse, Owyhee, 
Battle Mountain, and Emigrant Pass
831 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 20
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Elko County and Northern Lander County and 
  Northern Eureka County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$

NVZ037-039-040-170545-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0300Z-180317T1800Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Austin, Austin Summit, Eureka, 
Diamond Valley, Pinto Summit, Wells, Ruby Valley, Pequop Summit, 
Tonopah, and Round Mountain
831 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County, 
  South Central Elko County and Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...8 PM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NVZ035-041-170545-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0600Z-180317T1800Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ruth, McGill, Connors Pass, 
Great Basin National Park, Duckwater, and Currant Summit
831 AM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...White Pine County and Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...11 PM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/elko
297 
WWUS45 KLKN 162112
WSWLKN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
212 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...Winter storm to affect the region today and Saturday...

NVZ030-170000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T0000Z/
Humboldt County-
Including the cities of Winnemucca, McDermitt, Paradise Valley, 
and Golconda Summit
212 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$

NVZ034-038-171115-
/O.CON.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-Southwestern Elko County-
Including the cities of Secret Pass, Lamoille Canyon, 
Harrison Pass, Elko, Spring Creek, and Carlin
212 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 16
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range and Southwestern 
  Elko County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$

NVZ031-036-171115-
/O.CON.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Northern Elko County-
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Including the cities of Jackpot, Wildhorse, Owyhee, 
Battle Mountain, and Emigrant Pass
212 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  16 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Elko County and Northern Lander County and 
  Northern Eureka County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$

NVZ037-039-040-171115-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0300Z-180317T1800Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Austin, Austin Summit, Eureka, 
Diamond Valley, Pinto Summit, Wells, Ruby Valley, Pequop Summit, 
Tonopah, and Round Mountain
212 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County, 
  South Central Elko County and Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...8 PM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NVZ035-041-171115-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0600Z-180317T1800Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ruth, McGill, Connors Pass, 
Great Basin National Park, Duckwater, and Currant Summit
212 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...White Pine County and Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...11 PM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/elko
260 
WWUS45 KLKN 162352
WSWLKN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
452 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...Winter storm to affect the region today and Saturday...

NVZ030-170100-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T0000Z/
Humboldt County-
Including the cities of Winnemucca, McDermitt, Paradise Valley, 
and Golconda Summit
452 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Storm system and heavy snow showers are progressing eastward out
of Humboldt county so warning was allowed to expire. There will
still be snow showers in Humboldt county but non are expected to
produce advisory or warning conditions.

$$

NVZ034-038-171400-
/O.CON.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-Southwestern Elko County-
Including the cities of Secret Pass, Lamoille Canyon, 
Harrison Pass, Elko, Spring Creek, and Carlin
452 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  14 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range and Southwestern 
  Elko County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$

NVZ031-036-171400-
/O.CON.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Northern Elko County-
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Including the cities of Jackpot, Wildhorse, Owyhee, 
Battle Mountain, and Emigrant Pass
452 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Elko County and Northern Lander County and 
  Northern Eureka County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$

NVZ037-039-040-171400-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0300Z-180317T1800Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Austin, Austin Summit, Eureka, 
Diamond Valley, Pinto Summit, Wells, Ruby Valley, Pequop Summit, 
Tonopah, and Round Mountain
452 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County, 
  South Central Elko County and Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...8 PM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NVZ035-041-171400-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0600Z-180317T1800Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ruth, McGill, Connors Pass, 
Great Basin National Park, Duckwater, and Currant Summit
452 PM PDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...White Pine County and Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...11 PM today to 11 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/elko
888 
WWUS45 KLKN 170848
WSWLKN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
148 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018


NVZ034-036-038-171000-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Southwestern Elko County-
Including the cities of Secret Pass, Lamoille Canyon, 
Harrison Pass, Battle Mountain, Emigrant Pass, Elko, 
Spring Creek, and Carlin
148 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The main band of heavy snow has moved off to the east of the 
warning area. As a result, only snow showers will develop later 
this morning with little or no additional accumulation expected. 
As a result, the warning has been canceled.

$$

NVZ037-040-171000-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Austin, Austin Summit, Eureka, 
Diamond Valley, Pinto Summit, Tonopah, and Round Mountain
148 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The main band of snow has moved off to the east of the advisory 
area. As a result, only snow showers will develop later this 
morning with little or no additional accumulation expected. As a 
result, the advisory has been canceled.

$$

NVZ031-171800-
/O.CON.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Northern Elko County-
Including the cities of Jackpot, Wildhorse, and Owyhee
148 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Elko County County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ039-171800-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
South Central Elko County-
Including the cities of Wells, Ruby Valley, and Pequop Summit
148 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to an inch is 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Elko County County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NVZ035-041-171800-
/O.CON.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ruth, McGill, Connors Pass, 
Great Basin National Park, Duckwater, and Currant Summit
148 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or two can
  be expected.

* WHERE...White Pine County and Northeastern Nye County Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/elko
598 
WWUS45 KLKN 171806
WSWLKN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1106 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018

NVZ031-171915-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
Northern Elko County-
Including the cities of Jackpot, Wildhorse, and Owyhee
1106 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow showers have diminished in intensity this morning. Thus the
Winter Storm Warning has been allowed to expire. Travel along
Interstate 80 will be slick through the rest of the morning. 
Intermittent showers can be expected through Sunday until the 
system moves further east.

$$

NVZ035-039-041-171915-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180317T1800Z/
White Pine County-South Central Elko County-
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ruth, McGill, Connors Pass, 
Great Basin National Park, Wells, Ruby Valley, Pequop Summit, 
Duckwater, and Currant Summit
1106 AM PDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The main part of the storm has ended. Thus the Winter Weather
Advisory has been allowed to expire. Intermittent showers can be
expected through Sunday until the system moves further east.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/elko

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Elko, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 15, 3:02 PM PDT, 11 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 15, 3:02 PM PDT, 11 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Elko NV
302 PM PDT Thu Mar 15 2018

.SYNOPSIS...Another winter storm will move into the region
beginning tonight and continuing through Saturday bringing periods
of snow.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Tonight through Sunday. Upper low off the Oregon
coast this afternoon will continue to move southward tonight and
Friday. Snow will begin to spread into northwest NV tonight, then
slowly spread south and east Friday and Friday night. Accumulating
snow is expected with this system, especially in areas where the
frontal band resides over during the night and morning hours.
Generally expecting 3 to 7 inches storm total in the valleys with
up to a foot or more in the mountains. Some of this snow will melt
during the daytime hours so total accumulations on the ground will
be less, especially in valley areas. Have issued Winter Weather
Advisory for nearly all of northern and central NV for this event,
with the main impacts at night when snow will accumulate on roadways.
Snow will begin to taper off by Saturday afternoon as upper low
moves out of the area with mostly dry conditions by Sunday
afternoon.

.LONG TERM...Sunday night through Thursday.

There is disagreement amongst long term model members later next
week in relation to the intensity and timing of features. However
both agree fairly well that fairly moist systems should move
across Nevada.

To start next week a weak short wave should slide across Great
Basin bringing a small amount of moisture. This should cause
spotty snow showers mainly along the Idaho border. A weak ridge
should then briefly bring calm and dry conditions late on Monday
through Tuesday morning. This should be followed up by on Tuesday
by a Pacific system that has the potential to tap deep subtropical
moisture. The amount of moisture should cause wide spread shower
activity across Nevada lasting through Thursday. As the system
looks to tap warmer air the showers should start off as a snow to
rain/snow mix before transitioning to rain for the valleys. With
current model discrepancies it is hard to tell how much or how
fast warmer moist air will move into the region so the transitions
times are hard to pin down. To further complicate this, there is
also the possibility that cold air could slide into the region
mixing with the warm air on Thursday. This could lead to the
valleys transitioning back into a rain/snow mix.

&&

.AVIATION...VFR conditions continue through today and into the
overnight hours. There remains the chance for some residual
showers from lingering moisture today but no significant impacts
expected. There will be a small chance for some morning fog at
KELY tomorrow. A winter storm will bring deteriorating conditions;
tomorrow morning for KWMC, tomorrow afternoon for KEKO, and
tomorrow evening for KELY and KTPH. The clouds decks will be MVFR
to IFR for the duration of the system. The low cloud decks will
cause mountain obscurations across Nevada. The system will produce
snow showers that can drastically reduce visibility as low as
VLIFR for the heaviest showers.

&&

.LKN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT
Saturday for Northern Elko County-Northern Lander County and
Northern Eureka County.

Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT
Friday for Humboldt County.

Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT Saturday
for Northeastern Nye County-White Pine County.

Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT Saturday
for Northwestern Nye County-Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-
South Central Elko County-Southern Lander County and Southern
Eureka County-Southwestern Elko County.

&&

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.