Localized gusty winds were observed from trough energy over the state.
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Localized gusty winds were observed from trough energy over the state.
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NWS Elko, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Mar 24, 12:50 AM PST, 7 hours 51 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV 150 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023 .SYNOPSIS...Snow shower activity continues across the region through the weekend, along with well below normal temperatures. Snowfall and refreezing of melted snow can cause icy road conditions. Temperatures trend warmer early next week, with gusty winds on Tuesday which will aid in the melting of snow. Flooding continues across portions of central NV due to recent snowmelt. && .SHORT TERM...Today through Saturday. Broad trough energy over the region continues to keep temperatures well below normal. Highs today and Saturday will range from upper 20s to low 40s, which will be 20-25 degrees below normal for most areas. Low temperatures early this morning will be in the teens to mid 20s. Lows tonight into Saturday morning will be even colder due to fewer clouds, with some valley locations dropping into the single digits. Snow showers continue over much of northern and portions of central Nevada today, with up to 2 inches of new snow possible. Snowfall during the late night and early morning hours may result in minor accumulations on roadways, especially summits. Daytime snow is not expected to accumulate on roadways. Snow showers will linger over northern NV tonight into Saturday, with most of central NV drying out. .LONG TERM...Saturday night through next Thursday. A longwave trough across the northwest United States will remain through much of the long term period. This trough be the conduit by which a few pieces of energy move through the west. The first will be a rather weak impulse for Saturday night into Sunday. This will bring very light snow showers or flurries with little or no accumulation expected. What it will bring is a reinforcing shot of cold air into the area. The cold afternoon temperatures will continue, making it feel like December versus the first days of Spring. Readings will be in the 20s and 30s. A weak short wave ridge will move in during the overnight into Monday. Overnight lows will be quite cold with temperatures in the single digits and teens. Winds will be breezy on Monday with south to southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Some light snow showers may be possible along the northern sections of Nevada but amounts will be light. Highs Monday will be in the 30s and 40s. Look for increasing clouds Monday night into Tuesday as an anonymously deep low pressure system begins to take shape off the coast of the Pacific Northwest states. It will stay off the coast Monday night though some snow showers are possible north of and including I-80 early Tuesday morning. Overnight lows will be in the teens and 20s. On Tuesday, the aforementioned deep low pressure system will be along the West Coast with increasing winds during the day. South to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected. As of now, advisory thresholds are not expected to be met, but this will need to be watched, especially for central Nevada. Also of concern is the snowpack in central Nevada, including those areas like the Yomba Shoshone/Reese River valley in northwest Nye, southern Eureka county, and also northeast Nye and western White Pine county. Will need to keep watching those areas for possible snow melt as the ground is saturated and/or frozen, depending on elevation. Highs on Tuesday will be in the 40s to low 50s. The low pressure system will continue on a trajectory closer to northern and central Nevada. This will help to lower snow levels to the valley floors, with some accumulations expected Tuesday night into Wednesday. Overnight lows will be in the 20s with highs on Wednesday in the 30s and 40s. This has the potential to be another winter storm for the area and this will need to be watched. Look for cool conditions to continue Thursday with highs in the 30s and 40s. && .AVIATION...Scattered convective snow showers will be likely each afternoon for all terminals due to the influence of broad scale upper toughing over the NW US. The showers will combine with low CIGS/VSBY to drop conditions to MVFR to IFR levels. LIFR levels will also be possible as stronger showers may contain TSSN should they affect area terminals. VFR conditions will return if only briefly for the overnight and into the morning hours. KELY is AMD NOT SKED due to VSBY sensor issue. && .HYDROLOGY...A Flood Warning remains in effect for the area encompassing Eureka, Kobeh Valley, and Paradise Valley due to the playas filling with water and ongoing flood activity. Light snow showers will continue to add to the already above average snowpack especially at higher elevations. Snow will melt when it meets the flood waters adding to them if just a little. Even with temperatures staying below normal, our region is heading deeper into the spring warm up. This will eventually melt the water heavy snowpack causing more flooding concerns. Ponding, muddy conditions, and washed out roads continue to be of concern as Nevada continues through spring. && .LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories... Winter Weather Advisory until 8 AM PDT Friday Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range. && 96/86/98
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Station (SPGN2) Spring Gulch Raws, Elevation 5470 feet.
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