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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Las Vegas, NV

March 4, 2025Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Inyo County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this winter storm warning at Mar 4, 2025, 2:37 AM PST for Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Inyo County, California. It took effect at Mar 5, 2025, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 44 hr. 9 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
Mar 4, 2025, 2:37 AM PST (10:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2025, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 7, 2025, 12:13 AM PST
In force
44 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Inyo County, CA, Clark County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 182 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 5, 6:00 AM PSTSNOW 711 Sw Lone Pine, CACottonwood Lakes SNOTEL measured 7 inches of snow accumulation between 0600 and 1600. This SNOTEL is at 10150 feet in elevation.
Mar 5, 6:00 AM PSTSNOW 101 Sse South Lake, CASawmill SNOTEL measured 10 inches of snow accumulation between 0600 and 2100. This SNOTEL is at 10200 feet in elevation.
Mar 5, 6:00 AM PSTSNOW 119 Wnw Round Valley, CARock Creek Lakes SNOTEL measured 11 inches of snow accumulation between 0600 and 2200. This SNOTEL is at 9700 feet in elevation.
Mar 5, 6:00 AM PSTSNOW 156 Ese South Lake, CABig Pine Creek SNOTEL measured 15 inches of snow accumulation between 0600 and 1900. This SNOTEL is at 9800 feet in elevation.
Mar 5, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 91 Nne South Lake, CASouth Lake SNOTEL measured 9 inches of snow accumulation between 0800 on March 5th and 0500 on March 6th. This SNOTEL is at 9600 feet in elevation.
Mar 5, 10:00 AM PSTSNOW 165 Nw Mt. Charleston, NVBristlecone Trail SNOTEL measured 16 inches of snow accumulation between 1000 on March 5th and 0300 on March 6th. This SNOTEL is at 8890 feet in elevation.
Mar 5, 11:00 AM PSTSNOW 151 Ese Mt. Charleston, NVRainbow Canyon SNOTEL measured 15 inches of snow accumulation between 1100 on March 5th and 0300 on March 6th. This SNOTEL is at 7860 feet in elevation.
Mar 5, 12:00 PM PSTSNOW 76 Sse Mt. Charleston, NVLovell Summit SNOTEL measured 7 inches of snow accumulation between 1200 on March 5th and 0200 on March 6th. This SNOTEL is at 6582 feet in elevation.
Mar 5, 4:00 PM PSTSNOW 94 Nnw Mt. Charleston, NVLee Canyon SNOTEL measured 9 inches of snow accumulation between 1600 on March 5th and 0300 on March 6th. This SNOTEL is at 8626 feet in elevation.

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, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 88 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 00:00Z on 2025-03-04Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2025-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 171 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2130 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
171 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
329 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

491 
WWUS45 KVEF 041037
WSWVEF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
237 AM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

CAZ519-050000-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250305T1200Z-250307T0000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Aspendell and Whitney Portal
237 AM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches and powerlines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 1-800-427-7623 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ015-050000-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Hiko, Rachel, Caliente, Pioche, Alamo,
and Panaca
237 AM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln County above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, 
  particularly along portions of Highway 93 north of Pioche.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ019-050000-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including the cities of Red Rock Canyon and Mt Charleston
237 AM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  10 inches above 5000 feet; between 8 and 15 inches above 7000 
  feet; between 12 and 18 inches above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

CAZ521-050000-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.250305T1200Z-250307T0000Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Bristlecone Pine and Westgard Pass
237 AM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, particularly along 
  State Route 168 through Westgard Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for 
road information.

&&

$$

NVZ014-050000-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including the cities of Goldfield, Dyer, Beatty, and Silver Peak
237 AM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM 
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  Highway 95 through Goldfield Summit and State Route 266 through 
  Lida Summit. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

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

JCS
6 follow-up statements
123 
WWUS45 KVEF 042318
WSWVEF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
318 PM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

CAZ519-051215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250305T1200Z-250307T0000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Aspendell and Whitney Portal
318 PM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 
PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches and powerlines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 1-800-427-7623 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ015-051215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Caliente, Panaca, Alamo, Pioche, Hiko,
and Rachel
318 PM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 
AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches, with locally higher amounts above 7000 feet. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  portions of Highway 93 north of Pioche.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ019-051215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including the cities of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
318 PM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 
AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  8 inches above 5000 feet; between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet; 
  between 10 and 16 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

CAZ521-051215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.250305T1200Z-250307T0000Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Westgard Pass and Bristlecone Pine
318 PM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, particularly along 
  State Route 168 through Westgard Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for 
road information.

&&

$$

NVZ014-051215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including the cities of Silver Peak, Dyer, Beatty, and Goldfield
318 PM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 
10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  Highway 95 through Goldfield Summit and State Route 266 through 
  Lida Summit. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

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

MW
144 
WWUS45 KVEF 051210
WSWVEF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
410 AM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

CAZ519-060000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Whitney Portal and Aspendell
410 AM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches and powerlines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 1-800-427-7623 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ015-060000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Rachel, Panaca, Caliente, Pioche, Hiko,
and Alamo
410 AM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches, with locally higher amounts above 7000 feet. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  portions of Highway 93 north of Pioche.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ019-060000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including the cities of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
410 AM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  6 inches above 5000 feet; between 4 and 10 inches above 7000 feet; 
  between 8 and 14 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

CAZ521-060000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Bristlecone Pine and Westgard Pass
410 AM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, particularly along 
  State Route 168 through Westgard Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for 
road information.

&&

$$

NVZ014-060000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including the cities of Silver Peak, Beatty, Dyer, and Goldfield
410 AM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  Highway 95 through Goldfield Summit and State Route 266 through 
  Lida Summit. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

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

JCS
553 
WWUS45 KVEF 052306
WSWVEF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
306 PM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

CAZ519-061200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Whitney Portal and Aspendell
306 PM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches and powerlines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 1-800-427-7623 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ015-061200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Alamo, Hiko, Pioche, Caliente, Rachel,
and Panaca
306 PM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches, with locally higher amounts above 7000 feet. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  portions of Highway 93 north of Pioche.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ019-061200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including the cities of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
306 PM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  6 inches above 5000 feet; between 4 and 10 inches above 7000 feet; 
  between 8 and 14 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

CAZ521-061200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Westgard Pass and Bristlecone Pine
306 PM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, particularly along 
  State Route 168 through Westgard Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for 
road information.

&&

$$

NVZ014-061200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.250306T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including the cities of Goldfield, Beatty, Silver Peak, and Dyer
306 PM PST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  Highway 95 through Goldfield Summit and State Route 266 through 
  Lida Summit. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

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

MW
832 
WWUS45 KVEF 061004
WSWVEF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
204 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

CAZ519-062215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Whitney Portal and Aspendell
204 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 
  2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches and powerlines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 1-800-427-7623 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ015-062215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Caliente, Hiko, Pioche, Panaca, Rachel,
and Alamo
204 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 
  1 and 4 inches above 5000 feet; between 3 and 6 inches above 7000 
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln County above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  portions of Highway 93 north of Pioche.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ019-062215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including the cities of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
204 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 
  1 and 2 inches above 5000 feet; between 2 and 4 inches above 7000 
  feet; between 4 and 6 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

CAZ521-062215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Westgard Pass and Bristlecone Pine
204 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 
  3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, particularly along 
  State Route 168 through Westgard Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for 
road information.

&&

$$

NVZ014-062215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including the cities of Silver Peak, Dyer, Goldfield, and Beatty
204 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 
  4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  Highway 95 through Goldfield Summit and State Route 266 through 
  Lida Summit. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

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

JCS
807 
WWUS45 KVEF 061847
WSWVEF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1047 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

CAZ519-062000-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Whitney Portal and Aspendell
1047 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. Occasional light snow 
is possible through tonight, but additional significant 
accumulations or impacts are not expected

$$

CAZ521-062000-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Westgard Pass and Bristlecone Pine
1047 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. Occasional light 
snow is possible through tonight, but additional accumulations or 
impacts are not expected

$$

NVZ014-062000-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including the cities of Goldfield, Dyer, Beatty, and Silver Peak
1047 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. Occasional light 
snow is possible through tonight, but additional accumulations or 
impacts are not expected

$$

NVZ015-071215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Pioche, Alamo, Rachel, Caliente, Panaca,
and Hiko
1047 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow at times. Additional snow accumulations between 
  1 and 3 inches above 5000 feet; between 2 and 4 inches above 7000 
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  portions of Highway 93 north of Pioche.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

NVZ019-071215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including the cities of Red Rock Canyon and Mt Charleston
1047 AM PST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow at times. Additional snow accumulations between 
  1 and 2 inches above 5000 feet; between 2 and 4 inches above 7000 
  feet; and up to 5 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road 
information.

&&

$$

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

AN
309 
WWUS45 KVEF 070813
WSWVEF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1213 AM PST Fri Mar 7 2025

NVZ015-019-070915-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250307T1800Z/
Lincoln County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including the cities of Alamo, Rachel, Panaca, Mt Charleston,
Caliente, Hiko, Red Rock Canyon, and Pioche
1213 AM PST Fri Mar 7 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled for Lincoln County above 
5000 feet and the Spring Mountains above 5000 feet. Occasional light 
snow is possible Friday afternoon, but additional significant 
accumulations or impacts are not expected

$$

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

JCS

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 Mar 3, 8:50 PM PST, 5 hours 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 8:50 PM PST, 5 hours 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
850 PM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

.SYNOPSIS...Low pressure passing across the southern Great Basin
today will keep unsettled weather across the region, with gusty
winds and a few showers lingering in areas north of Las Vegas this
afternoon. Quieter conditions can be expected tonight and
tomorrow into before a second storm system brings more widespread
precipitation to the area during the second half of the week.
Drier weather and warmer temperatures should return by the
weekend.
&&

.UPDATE...Northwesterly winds persist in some parts of the forecast
area but by in large have begun to settle down and all the remaining
wind advisories were allowed to expire earlier this evening. Winds
will continue to ease through the overnight hours as our weather
system responsible for the windy and unsettled weather of late will
have pushed east into the Southern Plains states.  Fair weather and
warmer temperatures are on tap tomorrow. The forecast has things
well covered and no grid update is necessary.

-Outler-

&&

.SHORT TERM...The Rest of Today through Tuesday.

So far, today is panning out as expected. Light precipitation has
been reported or noted on area webcams in parts of Lincoln and Clark
counties early this afternoon. Radar isn't picking up on
precipitation well, but IR satellite currently shows cold cloud
tops rotating into Clark County ahead of a vort max digging through
the mean cyclonic flow. Light rain was reported at Las Vegas, NV and
snow was evident on Spring Mountain webcams. This area of colder
cloud tops and precipitation will continue to shift southeast the
rest of the afternoon into northern Mohave County. Instability this
hour remains minimal so expecting similar conditions through the
rest of today with light precipitation reported at times. Updates
were made to precipitation chances through the afternoon to reflect
the current situation and expected trends.

Any precipitation that is still lingering over parts of Mohave and
Lincoln counties will quickly end after sunset. Winds will to
diminish this evening as well. Currently, wind impacts and highest
gusts were still focused in Esmeralda and Nye counties where
northwest winds were gusting 35 to 45 MPH, as well as in the W
Mojave Desert and Yucca Valley where west winds were gusting to
around 40 MPH this hour. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for these
areas through 4 PM PST as wind gusts over 40 MPH and wind impacts
are likely. An uptick in winds were noted in the Owens Valley where
northerly gusts were pushing 40 MPH, however this should be short
lived as the 500mb jet shifts east. Difficult travel and patchy
blowing dust will be possible in these areas through the next few
hours. NBM and HREF probabilities for gusts over 40 MPH do suggest
that windy conditions may linger an hour or two past the 4 PM end
time for the Wind Advisory in Nye and Emeralda counties. Considered
extending the Wind Advisory however the highest impacts will have
already occurred and winds will be on a rapid decrease. Continued
wind impacts with difficult travel and blowing dust may be possible
through 5 PM or 6PM PST in Nye and Esmeralda counties, but given the
decreasing winds and impacts and the short duration of continued
concern- did not extend the wind advisory. By 7 PM, probabilities
for over 40 MPH wind gusts is low and thus impacts should be over by
then area-wide.

A ridge builds in behind the exiting system tonight and Tuesday
which will bring a brief reprieve from the impactful weather. Winds
on Tuesday will be light across the region with dry conditions
prevailing as heights build. High temperatures on Tuesday will be
mild compared today as they climb about 5 degrees warmer than
today.

.LONG TERM...Wednesday through Sunday.

After a brief break, a stronger trough will approach the West Coast
midweek, with rain showers and mountain snow spreading from west to
east through the area.  Overall, ensemble model agreement remains
fairly strong on this system, though minor differences remain in
regard to the storm systems depth and orientation. Notably, the
ECMWF based guidance favors a more open and progressive wave which
would tend to keep lower elevations drier, while GFS based guidance
suggests a sharper system with a hint of a negative tilt, which
would be more favorable for measurable precipitation in lower
elevations.

Regardless of these differences, chances for widespread
shower activity remain fairly high, especially north of I-40.
Southwesterly flow aloft will be favorable for orographic
precipitation enhancement across the Spring Mountains and southern
Great Basin, which, when combined with snow levels in the 6000-6500
range that then fall to the 4000 foot range, will result in some
winter weather impacts the higher terrain.  In addition to the
winter concerns, gusty winds and lower elevation rainfall potential
will also accompany this storm system. As mentioned previously,
there are differences in quantitative precipitation forecasts among
ensemble guidance, but most of the deserts are favored to see totals
of 0.10 inches or less, while heavier rain/snow totals are expected
with northward extent into the Southern Great Basin and higher
terrain of Northwest Arizona.

The storm system will shift east Friday with drier conditions
returning from west to east and temperatures returning to near
normal over the weekend. However, additional storm systems are
expected by early next week as an active parade of Western CONUS
troughs continues heading into mid-March.
&&

.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Light
northwest winds will become light and variable early Tuesday
morning. These light and variable winds will continue through the
afternoon and evening hours. Winds will remain light and will settle
in from the west-northwest late Tuesday evening, continuing through
the overnight hours. FEW to SCT high clouds will push into the area
from the west but should not have any operational impacts.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...VGT will follow similar
trends to KLAS with northwest winds becoming light and variable
Tuesday morning. These light and variable winds will continue
through tomorrow evening when winds will settle in from the
northwest through the overnight hours. HND will see southwesterly
winds become light and variable Tuesday morning with these light and
variable winds sticking around through Tuesday evening when winds
will settle in from the south. Light winds at BIH will follow
typical diurnal directional trends with a period of light and
variable winds as they transition from northwest to southeast. DAG
will favor a strong westerly component through the TAF period. Gusty
westerly winds will continue through early tomorrow morning with
sustained speeds of 12 knots or less once wind gusts drop off.
Westerly winds will become light and variable early Tuesday morning
at EED. These light and variable winds will continue through the
evening hours when winds will settle in from the southwest. Light
and variable winds will settle in from the north-northwest early
tomorrow morning at IFP. These northerly winds will swing around to
the southeast after sunset.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.

&&

SHORT TERM...Nickerson
LONG TERM...Outler
AVIATION...Stessman

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https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 4, 12:45 AM PST, 1 hour 52 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1245 AM PST Tue Mar 4 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0928 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 SW Mercury            36.62N 116.03W
03/02/2025  M66 MPH          Nye                NV   ASOS

            ASOS station KDRA Desert Rock Airport.

0930 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 WNW Mercury           36.73N 116.12W
03/02/2025  M60 MPH          Nye                NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station A27AD Sord Station 34.

1000 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 N Amargosa Valley     36.67N 116.40W
03/02/2025  M60 MPH          Nye                NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station A25AI 2.0 N Amargosa Valley
            (ARL SORD).

1000 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SSW Mercury           36.62N 116.02W
03/02/2025  M61 MPH          Nye                NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station A22AD 2.9 SW Mercury (ARL
            SORD).

1000 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 19 N Mercury            36.94N 116.04W
03/02/2025  M66 MPH          Nye                NV   Mesonet

            G58+ from 0830-1300.

1015 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 14 NW Mercury           36.82N 116.14W
03/02/2025  M59 MPH          Nye                NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station A26AB Sord Station 46.

1015 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW Mercury           36.66N 116.00W
03/02/2025  M62 MPH          Nye                NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station A23AA 0.5 W Mercury (ARL
            SORD).

1115 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 24 NNW Mercury          36.97N 116.18W
03/02/2025  M60 MPH          Nye                NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station A14AA 23.6 NW Mercury (ARL
            SORD).

1215 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 19 N Mercury            36.94N 116.04W
03/02/2025  M69 MPH          Nye                NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station A06AE 19.4 N Mercury (ARL
            SORD).

1241 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 12 SW Elgin             37.25N 114.71W
03/02/2025  M70 MPH          Lincoln            NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station KNSN2 Elgin 11 WSW.

1100 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 12 NW Centennial Hills  36.43N 115.43W
03/02/2025  M61 MPH          Clark              NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NV032 Corn Creek.

1130 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 NE Mt. Charleston     36.32N 115.58W
03/02/2025  M92 MPH          Clark              NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station NV015 Angel Peak.

1134 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ESE Red Rock Canyon   36.13N 115.43W
03/02/2025  M58 MPH          Clark              NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station RRKN2 Red Rock.

1149 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW North Las Vegas A 36.22N 115.20W
03/02/2025  M61 MPH          Clark              NV   AWOS

            AWOS station KVGT North Las Vegas Airport.

1245 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Hoover Dam         36.03N 114.75W
03/02/2025  M64 MPH          Clark              NV   Mesonet

            Boulder Island G58+ 1245-1345.

0100 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSW The Strip         36.09N 115.18W
03/02/2025  M62 MPH          Clark              NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 1554W Allegiant Stadium.

0135 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 NNE Mt. Charleston    36.32N 115.62W
03/02/2025  M69 MPH          Clark              NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station DCRNV Sr158 Deer Creek.

0915 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 SSE Yermo             34.85N 116.78W
03/02/2025  M58 MPH          San Bernardino     CA   ASOS

            Max gust of 58 mph at KDAG ASOS.

1020 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSW Round Valley      37.39N 118.61W
03/02/2025  M66 MPH          Inyo               CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 617SE Sce Rovana South.

0130 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SSE Round Valley      37.38N 118.57W
03/02/2025  M58 MPH          Inyo               CA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 618SE Sce Horton Creek.

0342 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 NW Independence       36.84N 118.26W
03/02/2025  M69 MPH          Inyo               CA   Mesonet

            Wind gusts exceeding 58 mph from 1542
            through 1642 LT. (IDPC1).

0342 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 NW Independence       36.84N 118.26W
03/02/2025  M69 MPH          Inyo               CA   Mesonet

            Oak Creek RAWS (IDPC1). Gusts of 58+ from
            1542 through 1642 LT.

0400 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 13 SSE Haiwee           35.96N 117.91W
03/02/2025  M64 MPH          Inyo               CA   Mesonet

            Peak gust of 64 mph at SCE Lake Canyon Dr
            (SE446).

0400 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 13 SSE Haiwee           35.96N 117.91W
03/02/2025  M64 MPH          Inyo               CA   Mesonet

            Peak gust to 64 mph at SCE Lake Canyon
            (SE446).

0233 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 24 SSE Littlefield      36.58N 113.73W
03/02/2025  M61 MPH          Mohave             AZ   Mesonet

            Mesonet station QTWA3 Tweeds Point.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 2:37 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryVEFEsmeralda, Nye56 hr
Mar 4, 1:00 PM PSTWind AdvisoryVEFClark53 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.