An upper level low moved through the west producing mountain snows.
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An upper level low moved through the west producing mountain snows.
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NWS Elko, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 7, 1:36 PM PST, 6 hours 24 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV 236 PM PDT Tue Apr 7 2020 .SYNOPSIS...A slow moving upper level low will continue to bring unsettled weather to mainly central, and some portions of northern Nevada, through mid-week. A dry period will follow with somewhat drier and warmer weather during the late week following the departure of the upper level low. && .SHORT TERM...Tonight through Thursday night. Not much is going on right now with regards to the radar at this time. Some of the central sites had light rain this morning but this has ended. The area could see some isolated showers later on this evening. Overnight lows will be in the 20s and 30s. The unsettled weather is due to a closed area of low pressure off the southwestern California coast. Model simulations are having a difficult time with the progression of this closed low during the short term, leading to some slight uncertainty for Thursday's weather. For Wednesday, models are showing the upper low slowly progressing towards the tip of southern California. This will bring the best chances for showers in central Nevada, south of an including US Highway 50. Snow levels will be quite high for this with readings at or above 7000 feet. Highs tomorrow will be in the 50s and 60s with wind speeds less than 25 mph. Showers are expected to continue during the overnight with snow levels at or above 6000 feet or so, resulting in some light accumulations to the higher passes and summits of an inch or two. Overnight lows will be in the 30s. For Thursday and Thursday night, models depict the upper low to move slightly to the northeast, stopping almost on top of southern Nevada and spinning there through the short term. This will bring wrap around moisture to the area. Snow levels will be as low as 5500 feet during the overnight with some light accumulations possible, especially on the higher passes and summits in central Nevada. Highs on Thursday will be in the 60s north, cooler with the 40s and 50s central. Overnight lows will be in the low to upper 30s for many locales. .LONG TERM...Friday through Next Tuesday. The models are in pretty good agreement for the long term period. Dry conditions are probable for most of the long term period. Low pressure will continue to move east across Arizona and New Mexico before getting wrapped up in the larger synoptic trough. Pacific high pressure will expand over the Great Basin in response to the exiting feature. There will be another trough that could bring some light shower activity to northeast Nevada. Impacts are not expected however the perpetual northerly flow will keep temperatures a little on the cool side. For many places, the 70 degree temperature is still quite elusive. High temperatures will range from the low 60s to the low 70s Friday and Saturday, and from the mid 50s to the mid 60s Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Low temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s. && .AVIATION...A slow-moving low pressure system moving across southern Nevada will continue to bring showers to the southern part of the state through Thursday. Central Nevada including KTPH and KELY will be most affected with MVFR ceilings at times. Rain showers mainly at KTPH, with rain/snow mixed at KELY. && .LKN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && 86/92/92
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.
Twelve inches of snow fell at Ward Mountain, Elevation 9152 feet.
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