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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Las Vegas, NV

December 11, 2021Inyo County, California; 4 counties in Nevada

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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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
Dec 14, 3:45 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 28Aspendell, CASNOW ACCUMULATED BETWEEN DECEMBER 13 AT 1230 PM AND DECEMBER 14 AT 1500.
Dec 14, 6:37 PM PSTSNOW 14 Se Spring Mountain Ra, NVNORTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 160 AT MILE MARKER 13 WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ON ROADWAY.
Dec 14, 11:00 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 101 Ese Mt. Charleston, NVSNOW ACCUMULATED AT THE RAINBOW CANYON SNOTEL BETWEEN 0700 AND 2200 PST ON DECEMBER 14.
Dec 14, 11:00 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 114 Nnw Mt. Charleston, NVSNOW ACCUMULATED AT THE LEE CANYON SNOTEL BETWEEN 0700 AND 2200 PST ON DECEMBER 14.
Dec 14, 11:00 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 115 Nw Mt. Charleston, NVSNOW 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-12-11Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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2218 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
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-8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
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The text

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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.