Alert archive / California / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this winter storm warning at Dec 21, 2021, 1:00 AM PST for Inyo County, California. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 4 days. 6 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 21, 2021, 1:00 AM PST (09:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 22, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2021, 10:35 AM PST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
County Inyo County, CA
The radar
The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 158 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:01 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 1:45 PM PST | SNOW 18 | Aspendell, CA | SNOW TOTAL. SNOW STARTED APPROXIMATED 1900 12/22, ENDED APPROXIMATELY 0800 12/24. |
| Dec 24, 2:06 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 30 | 6 Ese South Lake, CA | BIG PINE CREEK SNOTEL REPORTS A STORM TOAL SNOW OF 30 INCHES. SNOW STARTED 7 PM 12/22, ENDED 8 AM 7/24. |
| Dec 24, 2:08 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 24 | 11 Sw Lone Pine, CA | COTTONWOOD LAKES SNOTEL SITE REPORTS STORM TOTAL SNOW OF 24 INCHES. SNOW STARTED 7 PM 12/22, ENDED 10 PM 12/23. |
| Dec 24, 2:12 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 22 | 9 Wnw Round Valley, CA | ROCK CREEK LAKES SNOTEL REPORTS STORM TOTAL SNOW OF 22 INCHES. SNOW STARTED 12/22 6 PM, ENDED 10 PM 12/23. |
| Dec 24, 2:15 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 27 | 1 Nne South Lake, CA | SOUTH LAKE SNOTEL SITE REPORTS STORM TOTAL SNOW 27 INCHES. SNOW STARTED 10 PM 12/22, ENDED 10 AM 12/24. |
| Dec 26, 12:01 AM PST | SNOW 1 | 2 Nne Round Valley, CA | CHP REPORTS HWY 395 WAS CLOSED AT GORGE RD DUE TO SNOW ON THE ROADWAY. AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED SNOW UNKNOWN. |
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 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 2555 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
769 WWUS45 KVEF 210900 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 100 AM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 CAZ519-221000- /O.UPG.KVEF.WS.A.0005.211223T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0006.211223T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 100 AM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet above 7000 feet...5 to 10 inches above 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow is expected mainly above 7000 feet through Thursday. A brief lull in the snowfall is expected Friday before another colder system brings additional heavy snow above 5000 feet through the weekend. 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. && $$ CAZ521-221000- /O.NEW.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.211223T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County- 100 AM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Icy and snow covered roads are possible in the mountain terrain...particularly Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snowfall is likely over the weekend along with lower snow levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
11 follow-up statements
579 WWUS45 KVEF 220935 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 135 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 CAZ519-231200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.211223T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 135 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet above 8000 feet...5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow is expected mainly above 7000 feet through Thursday. Snow levels will fall Friday through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. 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. && $$ CAZ521-231200- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.211223T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County- 135 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Icy and snow covered roads are possible in the mountain terrain...particularly Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snowfall is possible over the weekend along with lower snow levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
363 WWUS45 KVEF 231035 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 235 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 CAZ519-240000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 235 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet above 8000 feet...5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow is expected mainly above 7000 feet today. Snow levels will fall Friday through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. 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. && $$ NVZ019-240000- /O.EXB.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.211224T0000Z-211225T0000Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 235 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 8000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, mostly above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches possible between 8000 and 9500 feet. Higher amounts possible above 9500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains, including Lee Canyon to the Mount Charleston Summit. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roadways above 8000 feet could see significant snowfall accumulations resulting in hazardous travel conditions. Heavy snow and gusty winds could also result in very low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will begin to fall below 8000 feet early Friday morning and could result in minor accumulations between 7000 and 8000 feet. However, majority of precipitation expected below 8000 feet is expected to be rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ521-240000- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County- 235 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Icy and snow covered roads are possible in the mountain terrain...particularly Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snowfall is possible over the weekend along with lower snow levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
352 WWUS45 KVEF 232132 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 132 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 CAZ519-241200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 132 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet above 8000 feet...5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow is expected mainly above 7000 feet today. Snow levels will fall Friday through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ521-241200- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County- 132 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Icy and snow covered roads are possible in the mountain terrain...particularly Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snowfall is possible over the weekend along with lower snow levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ019-241200- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.211224T0000Z-211225T0000Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 132 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, mostly above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches possible between 8000 and 9500 feet with most of the accumulation occuring overnight. Higher amounts possible above 9500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains, including Lee Canyon to the Mount Charleston Summit. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roadways above 8000 feet could see significant snowfall accumulations resulting in hazardous travel conditions. Heavy snow and gusty winds could also result in very low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will fall from 9500 feet to 8000 feet by early Friday morning. Snow levels will continue to lower below 7000 feet during the morning hours and could result in minor accumulations between 7000 and 8000 feet. However, majority of precipitation expected below 8000 feet is expected to be rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
750 WWUS45 KVEF 241200 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 400 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 CAZ521-241300- /O.EXP.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County- 400 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING ABOVE 6500 FEET... Heavy snowfall has ended over the White Mountains this morning and any additional snowfall should be minor. Therefore, the advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ CAZ519-250000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 400 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet and 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will fall Friday through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ019-250000- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211225T0000Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 400 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, mostly above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches remains possible between 8000 and 9500 feet. Up to 6 inches of snowfall is possible between 7000 and 8000 feet. Higher amounts possible above 9500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains, including Lee Canyon to the Mount Charleston Summit. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roadways above 8000 feet could see significant snowfall accumulations resulting in hazardous travel conditions. Heavy snow and gusty winds could also result in very low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to lower below 7000 feet during the morning hours and could result in minor accumulations between 7000 and 8000 feet. However, majority of precipitation expected below 8000 feet is expected to be rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
484 WWUS45 KVEF 241850 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1050 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 NVZ019-242000- /O.CAN.KVEF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211225T0000Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 1050 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snowfall has mostly come to an end across the advisory area. While a few flurries are possible over the next few hours, no significant additional accumulations are expected. $$ CAZ519-251015- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 1050 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet and 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Sunday, with the majority of the snow falling Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will fall Friday through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
090 WWUS45 KVEF 251036 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 236 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 CAZ519-252245- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 236 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet and 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Sunday, with the majority of the snow falling this afternoon into Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to fall through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
891 WWUS45 KVEF 251139 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 339 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 CAZ519-260000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 339 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet and 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Sunday, with the majority of the snow falling this afternoon into Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to fall through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. 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. && $$ NVZ015-260000- /O.NEW.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/ Lincoln County- 339 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches possible above 5500 feet; total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible above 8000 feet. South winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along Highway 93 north of Pioche. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall will occur between 11 PM tonight and 8 AM PST Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ019-260000- /O.NEW.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 339 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, mostly above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible above 6000 feet; total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches possible above 8000 feet. South-southwest winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along State Route 157 and State Route 158. Strong winds could cause damage to trees or powerlines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall will occur between 10 PM tonight and 4 AM PST Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
904 WWUS45 KVEF 252117 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 117 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 CAZ519-261030- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 117 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet and 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Sunday, with the majority of the snow falling this afternoon into Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to fall through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ015-261030- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/ Lincoln County- 117 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches possible above 5500 feet; total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible above 8000 feet. South winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along Highway 93 north of Pioche. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall will occur between 11 PM tonight and 8 AM PST Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ019-261030- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 117 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, mostly above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible above 6000 feet; total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches possible above 8000 feet. South-southwest winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along State Route 157 and State Route 158. Strong winds could cause damage to trees or powerlines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall will occur between 10 PM tonight and 4 AM PST Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Morgan For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
256 WWUS45 KVEF 260732 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1132 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 CAZ519-261215- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 1132 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet and 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Sunday, with the majority of the snow falling this afternoon into Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to fall through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. 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. && $$ CAZ520-261200- /O.EXB.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211226T1200Z/ Owens Valley- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha 1132 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Reduced visibility below 1 mile at times. Gusts to 40 mph. * WHERE...Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on Highway 395 and State Route 6, particularly on roadways less traveled. Visibility will be greatly reduced, adding to the travel hazards expected tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall is accumulating on area roadways including Highway 395 and State Route 6 in the Owens Valley, where chain restrictions are in place. Heaviest snowfall will occur from now until 1 AM PST. Bishop Airport is currently reporting a visibility of less than a mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ015-261215- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211226T1800Z/ Lincoln County- 1132 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches possible above 5500 feet; total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible above 8000 feet. South winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along Highway 93 north of Pioche. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall will occur between 11 PM tonight and 8 AM PST Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ019-261215- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211226T1800Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 1132 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, mostly above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible above 6000 feet; total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches possible above 8000 feet. South-southwest winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along State Route 157 and State Route 158. Strong winds could cause damage to trees or powerlines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall will occur between 10 PM tonight and 4 AM PST Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
008 WWUS45 KVEF 261200 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 400 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 NVZ015-019-261300- /O.CAN.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211226T1800Z/ Lincoln County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 400 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Precipitation has largely ceased across the Spring Mountains in Clark County and across Lincoln County, with no significant additional accumulates expected. The Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled for these areas. $$ CAZ520-261300- /O.EXP.KVEF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211226T1200Z/ Owens Valley- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha 400 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Precipitation has ended in the Owens Valley this morning, so the Winter Weather Advisory has been allowed to expire on time. $$ CAZ519-270000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell 400 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet and 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads leading into the Sierra will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to fall through the weekend with additional accumulations of snow likely. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
171 WWUS45 KVEF 261835 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1035 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 CAZ519-261945- /O.CAN.KVEF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- 1035 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The previous storm which dropped heavy snow in the Sierra has moved away, so the Winter Storm Warning is cancelled. The next storm will arrive on Monday. $$ Morgan For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
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Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1:00 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | VEF | Inyo | 3 days |
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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.