Alert archive / Nevada / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this winter storm warning at Dec 11, 2021, 1:18 PM PST for Inyo County, California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Dec 13, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 45 hr. 5 reports 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
- Dec 11, 2021, 1:18 PM PST (21:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 12:34 AM PST
- In force
- 45 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
Counties Inyo County, CA, Clark County, NV, Esmeralda County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV
The radar
The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 211 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 3:45 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 28 | Aspendell, CA | SNOW ACCUMULATED BETWEEN DECEMBER 13 AT 1230 PM AND DECEMBER 14 AT 1500. |
| Dec 14, 6:37 PM PST | SNOW 1 | 4 Se Spring Mountain Ra, NV | NORTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 160 AT MILE MARKER 13 WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ON ROADWAY. |
| Dec 14, 11:00 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 10 | 1 Ese Mt. Charleston, NV | SNOW ACCUMULATED AT THE RAINBOW CANYON SNOTEL BETWEEN 0700 AND 2200 PST ON DECEMBER 14. |
| Dec 14, 11:00 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | 4 Nnw Mt. Charleston, NV | SNOW ACCUMULATED AT THE LEE CANYON SNOTEL BETWEEN 0700 AND 2200 PST ON DECEMBER 14. |
| Dec 14, 11:00 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | 5 Nw Mt. Charleston, NV | SNOW ACCUMULATED AT THE BRISTLECONE TRAIL SNOTEL BETWEEN 0700 AND 2200 PST ON DECEMBER 14. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 117 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2218 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
744 WWUS45 KVEF 112118 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 118 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021 CAZ519-521-121200- /O.UPG.KVEF.WS.A.0004.211213T0600Z-211215T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 118 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet with 1 to 2 feet expected above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Heavy snow could cause closure to Westgard Pass as well as access roads leading into the eastern Sierra. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds combined with heavy snowfall will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with low visibility. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ014-121200- /O.EXA.KVEF.WS.A.0004.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 118 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 4500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to blowing and drifting snow. Road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...US-95 between Tonopah and Beatty will be impacted with heavy snow. Additional roadways affected include Highway 6 and Highway 264 in Esmeralda County including Dyer, as well as Goldfield Summit. Additionally, heavy snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Nevada National Security Site in Nye county. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ NVZ015-121200- /O.EXA.KVEF.WS.A.0004.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Lincoln County- 118 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with areas of blowing and drifting snow possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow level may fluctuate between 5000 and 6000 feet during the day Tuesday, with snow levels falling again Tuesday evening. US-93 Between Pioche and Caliente will observe areas heavy snow as well as Coyote Springs Summit. SR-319 and Eagle Valley Road will also be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ NVZ018-019-121200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.A.0004.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk and Red Rock Canyon 118 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 5000 feet. Snowfall up to a foot possible above 8000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sheep Range and Spring Mountains. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Highways 157, 158, and 159 will be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
8 follow-up statements
934 WWUS45 KVEF 120917 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 117 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 NVZ014-015-018-019-122300- /O.UPG.KVEF.WS.A.0004.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Hayford Pk, and Red Rock Canyon 117 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 5000 to 6000 feet Tuesday morning as the precipitation begins, rise to 5500 to 7000 feet during the day, then drop to 2500 to 4000 feet Tuesday evening and overnight. The heaviest snow totals will be above 7000 feet, where precipitation should fall as all snow. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ519-521-122300- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 117 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two feet at the resort level, with higher amounts near the crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Morgan For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
215 WWUS45 KVEF 122201 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 201 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 CAZ519-521-131200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 201 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one to two feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Heavy snow could cause closures to Westgard Pass as well as access roads leading into the eastern Sierra. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds combined with heavy snowfall will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with low visibility. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ014-015-131200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County- Including Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 201 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 5000 feet and 7 to 12 inches above 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...US-95 between Tonopah and Beatty will be impacted with heavy snow. Additional roadways affected include Highway 6 and Highway 264 in Esmeralda County including Dyer, as well as Goldfield Summit. Additionally, heavy snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Nevada National Security Site in Nye county. Snow level may fluctuate between 5000 and 6000 feet during the day Tuesday across Lincoln County and eastern Nye County, with snow levels falling again Tuesday evening. US-93 Between Pioche and Caliente will observe areas heavy snow as well as Coyote Springs Summit. SR-319 and Eagle Valley Road will also be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ018-019-131200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk 201 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 5000 feet. Snowfall up to a foot is possible above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains and Sheep Range. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Highways 157, 158, and 159 will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 5000 to 6000 feet Tuesday morning as the precipitation begins, rise to 6500 feet during the day, then drop to 5000 feet Tuesday evening and eventually to 4000 feet overnight. The heaviest snow totals will be above 7000 feet, where precipitation should fall as all snow. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
869 WWUS45 KVEF 131134 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 334 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 CAZ519-521-132330- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 334 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one to two feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Heavy snow could cause closures to Westgard Pass as well as access roads leading into the eastern Sierra. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds combined with heavy snowfall will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ014-015-132330- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County- Including Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 334 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 5000 feet and 7 to 12 inches above 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highway 95 between Tonopah and Beatty will be impacted with heavy snow. Additional roadways affected include Highway 6 and Highway 264 in Esmeralda County including Dyer, as well as Goldfield Summit. Additionally, heavy snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Nevada National Security Site in Nye county. Snow level may fluctuate between 5000 and 6000 feet during the day Tuesday across Lincoln County and eastern Nye County, with snow levels falling again Tuesday evening. Highway 93 between Pioche and Caliente will observe areas heavy snow as well as Coyote Springs Summit. Highway 319 319 and Eagle Valley Road will also be impacted. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ018-019-132330- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk 334 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 5000 feet. Snowfall up to a foot is possible above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains and Sheep Range. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Highways 157, 158, and 159 will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 5000 to 6000 feet Tuesday morning as the precipitation begins, rise to 6500 feet during the day, then drop to 5000 feet Tuesday evening and eventually to 4000 feet overnight. The heaviest snow totals will be above 7000 feet, where precipitation should fall as all snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Morgan For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
679 WWUS45 KVEF 132017 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1217 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 CAZ519-521-141200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 1217 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one to two feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Heavy snow could cause closures to Westgard Pass as well as access roads leading into the eastern Sierra. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds combined with heavy snowfall will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with low visibility. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ014-015-141200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County- Including Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 1217 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet and 6 to 10 inches above 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highway 95 between Tonopah and Beatty will be impacted with heavy snow. Additional roadways affected include Highway 6 and Highway 264 in Esmeralda County including Dyer, as well as Goldfield Summit. Additionally, heavy snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Nevada National Security Site in Nye county. Snow level may fluctuate between 5000 and 6000 feet during the day Tuesday across Lincoln County and eastern Nye County, with snow levels falling again Tuesday evening. Highway 93 between Pioche and Caliente will observe areas heavy snow as well as Coyote Springs Summit. Highway 319 319 and Eagle Valley Road will also be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ018-019-141200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk 1217 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 5000 feet. Snowfall up to a foot is possible above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains and Sheep Range. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Highways 157, 158, and 159 will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 5000 to 6000 feet Tuesday morning as the precipitation begins, rise to 6500 feet during the day, then drop to 5000 feet Tuesday evening and eventually to 4000 feet overnight. The heaviest snow totals will be above 7000 feet, where precipitation should fall as all snow. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
027 WWUS45 KVEF 141200 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 400 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ519-521-150000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 400 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one to two feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Heavy snow could cause closures to Westgard Pass as well as access roads leading into the eastern Sierra. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds combined with heavy snowfall will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with low visibility. Storm totals so far above 9500 feet near 20 inches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ014-015-150000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County- Including Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 400 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet and 6 to 10 inches above 6500 feet. South wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lincoln County and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highway 95 between Tonopah and Beatty will be impacted with heavy snow. Additional roadways affected include Highway 6 and Highway 264 in Esmeralda County including Dyer, as well as Goldfield Summit. Additionally, heavy snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Nevada National Security Site in Nye county. Snow levels may fluctuate between 5000 and 6000 feet during the day today across Lincoln County and eastern Nye County, with snow levels falling again this evening. Highway 93 north of Pioche and Caliente will observe areas heavy snow as well as Coyote Springs Summit. Highway 319 and Eagle Valley Road will also be impacted. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ018-019-150000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk 400 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches above 5000 feet and 10 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Winds could gust in excess of 60 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains and Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Highways 157, 158, and 159 will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to rise today as precipitation begins, but will drop this evening to around 4000 feet, at which point, precipitation will largely fall as snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
326 WWUS45 KVEF 142356 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 356 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ519-521-150600- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 356 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations over two feet have already been reported in parts of the Sierra above 8000 feet, with an additional 6 to 10 inches possible through the evening. Winds will gust as high as 50 mph through the rest of the evening. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Heavy snow could cause closures to Westgard Pass as well as access roads leading into the eastern Sierra. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds combined with heavy snowfall will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with low visibility. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ014-015-150600- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County- Including Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 356 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet and 6 to 10 inches above 6500 feet. South wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lincoln County and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highway 95 between Tonopah and Beatty will be impacted with heavy snow. Additional roadways affected include Highway 6 and Highway 264 in Esmeralda County including Dyer, as well as Goldfield Summit. Additionally, heavy snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Nevada National Security Site in Nye county. Snow levels may fluctuate between 5000 and 6000 feet during the day today across Lincoln County and eastern Nye County, with snow levels falling again this evening. Highway 93 north of Pioche and Caliente will observe areas heavy snow as well as Coyote Springs Summit. Highway 319 and Eagle Valley Road will also be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ018-019-150600- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk 356 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches above 5000 feet and 10 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Winds could gust in excess of 60 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains and Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Highways 157, 158, and 159 will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to rise today as precipitation begins, but will drop this evening to around 4000 feet, at which point, precipitation will largely fall as snow. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
392 WWUS45 KVEF 150350 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 750 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ519-521-150500- /O.CAN.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- 750 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow has mostly come to an end, with any additional snow over the next few hours expected to be light and will not cause any impacts or additional significant accumulations. $$ NVZ014-015-151200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County- Including Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 750 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet and 6 to 10 inches above 6500 feet. South wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lincoln County and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highway 95 between Tonopah and Beatty will be impacted with heavy snow. Additional roadways affected include Highway 6 and Highway 264 in Esmeralda County including Dyer, as well as Goldfield Summit. Additionally, heavy snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Nevada National Security Site in Nye county. Snow levels may fluctuate between 5000 and 6000 feet during the day today across Lincoln County and eastern Nye County, with snow levels falling again this evening. Highway 93 north of Pioche and Caliente will observe areas heavy snow as well as Coyote Springs Summit. Highway 319 and Eagle Valley Road will also be impacted. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ018-019-151200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk 750 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches above 5000 feet and 10 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Winds could gust in excess of 60 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains and Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Highways 157, 158, and 159 will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to rise today as precipitation begins, but will drop this evening to around 4000 feet, at which point, precipitation will largely fall as snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
996 WWUS45 KVEF 150834 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1234 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 NVZ014-015-018-019-150945- /O.CAN.KVEF.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 1234 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The majority of the snowfall has ended across the warning area. A few flurries may persist across portions of Eastern Lincoln County over the next few hours, but no significant additional accumulation is expected. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
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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.