Alert archive / Nevada / Winter Storm Warnings in 2023
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this winter storm warning at Jan 13, 2023, 1:34 AM MST for Mohave County, Arizona; Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Inyo County, California. It took effect at Jan 14, 2023, 1:00 PM MST. It was in force for 64 hr. 7 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
- Jan 13, 2023, 1:34 AM MST (08:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 14, 2023, 1:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Jan 17, 2023, 5:00 AM MST
- In force
- 64 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
Counties Mohave County, AZ, Inyo County, CA, Clark County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV
The radar
The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 8:00 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 6 Sse Mt. Charleston, NV | LOVELL SUMMIT SNOTEL MEASURED 6 INCHES OF SNOW FROM 1/14 AT 2 PM THROUGH 1/14 AT 11 PM, REACHING WSW CRITERIA AT 7 PM. |
| Jan 14, 8:00 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 10 | 4 Nnw Mt. Charleston, NV | LEE CANYON SNOTEL MEASURED 10 INCHES OF SNOW FROM 1/14 AT 12 PM TO 1/14 AT 11 PM, REACHING WSW CRITERIA AT 7 PM. |
| Jan 14, 8:00 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | 5 Nw Mt. Charleston, NV | BRISTLECONE TRAIL SNOTEL MEASURED 11 INCHES OF SNOWFALL BETWEEN 1/14 AT 12 PM AND 1/14 AT 11 PM, REACHING WSW CRITERIA AT 7 PM. |
| Jan 14, 8:00 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 13 | 1 Ese Mt. Charleston, NV | RAINBOW CANYON SNOTEL MEASURED 13 INCHES FROM 1/14 AT 12 PM TO 1/15 AT 2 AM, REACHING WSW CRITERIA AT 7 PM. |
| Jan 14, 9:05 PM MST | SNOW 3 | 2 Nne Hualapai Peak, AZ | MOHAVE COUNTY ROADS DEPARTMENT CLOSED HUALAPAI MOUNTAIN ROAD FROM DW RANCH ROAD TO THE RANGER STATION DUE TO HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS FROM SNOW. ESTIMATED SNOW AMOUNT AROUND 3 INCHES ON THE ROAD. |
| Jan 14, 11:00 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | 2 Ene Mt. Charleston, NV | KYLE CANYON SNOTEL MEASURED 11 INCHES OF SNOW FROM 1/14 AT 10 AM TO 1/15 AT 12 AM, REACHING WSW CRITERIA AT 10 PM. |
| Jan 15, 12:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 1 Nne Hualapai Peak, AZ | MOHAVE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED 6 INCHES OF SNOW ON THE GROUND AT HUALAPAI MOUNTAIN PARK. BULK OF THE SNOW LIKELY FELL BETWEEN 5 PM PT AND 11 PM PT. |
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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 50 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
- 2503 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 1 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 131 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
247 WWUS45 KVEF 130834 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1234 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023 CAZ519-521-141000- /O.UPG.KVEF.WS.A.0005.230114T1800Z-230117T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0003.230114T2000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 1234 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total new snow accumulations of one to three feet in the Sierra and 8 to 16 inches in the Whites. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Two periods of heavy snow are expected - one Saturday afternoon and evening, and one Sunday night through Monday night. 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. && $$ NVZ019-141000- /O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0003.230114T2000Z-230115T1200Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Red Rock Canyon 1234 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow is expected to continue through Monday, with only a few inches of additional accumulation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Morgan For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
8 follow-up statements
310 WWUS45 KVEF 131959 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1159 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023 CAZ519-521-141200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.230114T2000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 1159 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total new snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet in the Sierra and 8 to 16 inches in the Whites. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two periods of heavy snow are expected - one Saturday afternoon and evening, and one Sunday night through Monday night. 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. && $$ NVZ019-141200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.230114T2000Z-230115T1200Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Red Rock Canyon 1159 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow is expected to continue through Monday, with only a few inches of additional accumulation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ015-141200- /O.NEW.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.230115T0000Z-230115T1200Z/ Lincoln County- 1159 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Wet snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County north of Pioche. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow is expected on US 93 with dangerous winter road conditions possible. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
677 WWUS45 KVEF 141122 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 322 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 CAZ519-521-142000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.230114T2000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 322 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM TODAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet along the eastern Sierra Slopes, with higher amounts above 9000 feet, and 8 to 16 inches in the White Mountains. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 12 PM today to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two periods of heavy snow are expected, with the first round occurring today, and the second round occurring Sunday night though early Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ019-142000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.230114T2000Z-230115T1200Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Red Rock Canyon 322 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM TODAY TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches below 7000 feet, 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, and higher amounts possible above 9000 feet. Southwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains. * WHEN...From 12 PM today to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow is expected to continue through Monday, with 3 to 6 inches of additional accumulation possible. 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. && $$ NVZ015-142000- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.230115T0000Z-230115T1200Z/ Lincoln County- 322 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. South winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County north of Pioche above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 4 PM today to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow between 3 and 5 inches is possible on Highway 93 north of Pioche, State Route 319 east of Panaca, and State Route 322 north of Ursine, resulting in hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow-covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
593 WWUS45 KVEF 141950 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1150 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 CAZ519-521-151200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.230114T2000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 1150 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet along the eastern Sierra Slopes, with higher amounts above 9000 feet, and 8 to 16 inches in the White Mountains. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...From 12 PM today to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two periods of heavy snow are expected, with the first round occurring today, and the second round occurring Sunday night though early Tuesday morning. 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. && $$ NVZ019-151200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.230114T2000Z-230115T1200Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Red Rock Canyon 1150 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches below 7000 feet, 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, and higher amounts possible above 9000 feet. Southwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains. * WHEN...From 12 PM today to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow is expected to continue through Monday, with 3 to 6 inches of additional accumulation possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AZZ001-003-151200- /O.EXB.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.230115T0000Z-230116T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts- 1250 PM MST Sat Jan 14 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous. 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. && $$ NVZ018-151200- /O.EXA.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.230115T0000Z-230115T1200Z/ Sheep Range- Including Hayford Pk 1150 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sheep Range. * WHEN...From 4 PM today to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ015-151200- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.230115T0000Z-230115T1200Z/ Lincoln County- 1150 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. South winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County north of Pioche above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 4 PM today to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow between 3 and 5 inches is possible on Highway 93 north of Pioche, State Route 319 east of Panaca, and State Route 322 north of Ursine, resulting in hazardous road conditions. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
904 WWUS45 KVEF 150958 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 158 AM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 NVZ015-160000- /O.UPG.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Lincoln County- 158 AM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. South winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County above 5000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break in precipitation expected today, before heavy snow picks back up tonight through Monday. Accumulating snow between 5 and 10 inches is possible on Highway 93 east of Caliente and north of Pioche, State Route 319 east of Panaca, and State Route 322 north of Ursine, resulting in dangerous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ018-160000- /O.UPG.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Sheep Range- Including Hayford Pk 158 AM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. South winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break in precipitation expected today, before heavy snow picks back up tonight through Monday. 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. && $$ NVZ019-160000- /O.EXT.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Red Rock Canyon 158 AM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches below 7000 feet, 8 to 14 inches above 7000 feet, and higher amounts possible above 9000 feet. Southwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break in precipitation expected today, before heavy snow picks back up tonight through Monday. Accumulating snow between 8 and 14 inches is possible on State Route 156, State Route 157, and State Route 158, resulting in dangerous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ519-521-160000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 158 AM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches along the eastern Sierra Slopes, with higher amounts above 9000 feet, and an additional 4 to 8 inches in the White Mountains. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break in precipitation expected today, before heavy snow picks back up tonight through Monday. 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. && $$ AZZ001-003-160000- /O.EXT.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts- 258 AM MST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches, with higher amounts above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Accumulating snow between 2 and 4 inches is possible on Buck and Doe Road as well as Hualapai Mountain Road, resulting in hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
786 WWUS45 KVEF 152035 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1235 PM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 AZZ001-003-161200- /O.UPG.KVEF.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts- 135 PM MST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the Northwest Plateau with lesser amounts in the Hualapai Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Accumulating snow between 2 and 4 inches is possible on Buck and Doe Road as well as 3 to 6 inches on Hualapai Mountain Road, resulting in hazardous road conditions. 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. && $$ CAZ519-521-161200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 1235 PM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches along the eastern Sierra Slopes, with higher amounts above 9000 feet, and an additional 4 to 8 inches in the White Mountains. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break in precipitation expected today, before heavy snow picks back up tonight through Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ018-019-161200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk and Red Rock Canyon 1235 PM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches with higher amounts above 9000 feet. South winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break in precipitation expected today, before heavy snow picks back up tonight through Monday. 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. && $$ NVZ015-161200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Lincoln County- 1235 PM PST Sun Jan 15 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. South winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County above 5000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break in precipitation expected today, before heavy snow picks back up tonight through Monday. Accumulating snow between 5 and 10 inches is possible on Highway 93 east of Caliente and north of Pioche, State Route 319 east of Panaca, and State Route 322 north of Ursine, resulting in dangerous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
130 WWUS45 KVEF 161118 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 318 AM PST Mon Jan 16 2023 CAZ519-521-170000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 318 AM PST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches along the eastern Sierra Slopes, with higher amounts above 9000 feet, and an additional 4 to 8 inches in the White Mountains. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities. 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. && $$ NVZ018-019-170000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk and Red Rock Canyon 318 AM PST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches with higher amounts above 9000 feet. Southwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ015-170000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Lincoln County- 318 AM PST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. South winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County above 5000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow between 3 and 6 inches is possible on Highway 93 east of Caliente and north of Pioche, State Route 319 east of Panaca, and State Route 322 north of Ursine, resulting in dangerous road conditions. 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. && $$ AZZ001-003-170000- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts- 418 AM MST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in the Northwest Plateau with lesser amounts in the Hualapai Mountains. South winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts above 5500 feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Accumulating snow between 1 and 2 inches is possible on Buck and Doe Road as well as Hualapai Mountain Road, resulting in hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
703 WWUS45 KVEF 162327 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 327 PM PST Mon Jan 16 2023 CAZ519-521-171200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 327 PM PST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ NVZ018-019-171200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including Hayford Pk and Red Rock Canyon 327 PM PST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NVZ015-171200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Lincoln County- 327 PM PST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow between 3 and 6 inches is possible on Highway 93 east of Caliente and north of Pioche, State Route 319 east of Panaca, and State Route 322 north of Ursine, resulting in dangerous road conditions. 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. && $$ AZZ001-003-171200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts- 427 PM MST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions above 5500 feet. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow between 1 and 2 inches is possible on Buck and Doe Road as well as Hualapai Mountain Road, resulting in hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
091 WWUS45 KVEF 171139 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 339 AM PST Tue Jan 17 2023 AZZ001-003-NVZ015-018-019-171245- /O.CAN.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- 339 AM PST Tue Jan 17 2023 /439 AM MST Tue Jan 17 2023/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Only scattered snow showers can be expected this morning over the higher terrain of southern Nevada and northwest Arizona. Less than two inches of additional snow are possible for any given site. $$ CAZ519-521-171245- /O.EXP.KVEF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230117T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County- Including Aspendell 339 AM PST Tue Jan 17 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow has largely ended over the east slopes of the Southern Sierra and no additional significant accumulations are expected. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Las Vegas, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 12, 8:30 PM MST, 5 hours 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 8:30 PM MST, 5 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 730 PM PST Thu Jan 12 2023 .SYNOPSIS...One more day of dry weather is expected today, with breezy north winds in the Colorado River Valley. Light snow will return to the Sierra Friday, followed by one round of more substantial rain and snow areawide over the weekend and a weaker storm Monday into Tuesday. && .UPDATE...No forecast update is needed this evening. There is an elongated trough off the west coast this evening with a ridge of high pressure situated over the Intermountain West. Considerable amount of high clouds are forecast to stream inland tonight and Friday within southwest flow between the trough and ridge. The associated AR ahead of the trough will be nearly paralleling the coast from northern California northward into Washington tonight. The AR is forecast to weaken as it moves into the northern and central Sierra of California tomorrow. Probably enough moisture at tail-end of weakening AR and orographics to squeeze out a chance for light showers at and just east of the crest in Inyo County. It will stay dry elsewhere. No significant winds forecast through tomorrow while temperatures will be near normal. && .PREV DISCUSSION...1223 PM PST Thu Jan 12 2023 .SHORT TERM...Tonight Through Friday Night. In, low impact weather is expected through Friday. Hi-res models have trended slower with the incoming system for the weekend which has, in turn, slowed down the spread precipitation eastward. Light snow may develop in the central Sierra Friday afternoon, but most likely any precipitation will hold off until Friday night. Even then, impacts due to precipitation will be minor. A few inches of snow is possible by Saturday in the Sierra above 7000ft. The Sierra will also see increasing winds Friday afternoon and overnight as the pressure gradient and wind profile increase ahead of the incoming trough, and gusts of 30 to 40 MPH will be likely at times. Elsewhere, winds will be light. Mostly cloudy skies are likely on Friday as mid level moisture increases with the moist flow and thus temperatures will be about the same or a few degrees cooler than today even with warmer air being introduced on southerly flow. No changes were made to the Winter Storm Watch as impacts will not arrive until Saturday. .LONG TERM...Saturday through next Wednesday. The next Atmospheric River event timing remains on track for the weekend into early next week. Issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra and White Mountains Saturday through Monday night, and this may have to be expanded later. The quantitative precipitation forecast from the NBM/WPC clearly shows two waves of heavy precipitation embedded within about a 72-hour period of continuous precip in at least some part of our CWA. Light precipitation in the Sierra on Friday is forecast to carry over into Saturday morning before snow intensifies in the afternoon. Heavy snow is forecast to continue through Saturday evening before it begins to taper off overnight into Sunday morning with light snow showers forecast on Sunday. The snow level is forecast between 5000-6000 feet when the heaviest snow is forecast then lowers to 4000-4500 feet when the snowfall is lighter. New snow accumulations of up to a foot are forecast between 5000 and 9000 feet in the Sierra through 4 pm Sunday, with 1-2 feet above 9000 feet. 5-10 inches are forecast in the Spring Mountains with 2-4 inches across central and northern Lincoln County. The period for heavy snow outside the Sierra is Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday morning. Rain amounts in the lower elevations through 4 pm Sunday range from a few hundredths up to 0.75 inch. The second wave of this ongoing AR event begins in the Sierra Sunday evening and continues through Tuesday morning bringing total snow amounts from the 72-hour storm up to 20 inches in the Sierra up to 9000 feet and 2-4 feet above 9000 feet. Total snow amounts in the Spring Mountains range from 10-18 inches of new snowfall with 4-10 inches in central and northern Lincoln County, and 4-8 inches in northern Mohave County. Total rain amounts of 0.50-1.50 inches in the Owens Valley, southeast Lincoln County, and Mohave County. Elsewhere, forecast rain totals range from a few hundredths up to 0.50 inch. Lighter precipitation is forecast on Tuesday with dry conditions area wide on Wednesday. One thing to note is there appears we could see a pattern change next week. Although the pattern is forecast to remain active according to the Ensemble means - instead of systems embedded within an atmospheric river, they are coming from a much colder, less moist source region. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...No significant weather related impacts expected through Friday. Winds will be 10 knots or less and will follow typical diurnal direction trends. High cloud cover will increase throughout the day, but it will not be operationally significant. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...With the exception of the Colorado River Valley TAF sites, winds will be 10 knots or less and will follow typical diurnal direction trends with periods of more variable winds possible. Breezy northerly winds will linger down the Colorado River Valley into tomorrow morning. 8-12 knot sustained winds are expected at KEED, with 12-17 knot sustained winds gusting to 20-25 knots are expected at KIFP. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && UPDATE...Pierce SHORT TERM...Nickerson LONG TERM...Salmen AVIATION...Stessman For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter
The office that day
Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 12:59 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | VEF | Mohave | 49 hr |
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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.