A low pressure system from the northwest moved over the silver state, along with an associated cold front. Rain/snow showers along the cold front produce some microburst winds which created a few strong wind gusts.
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A low pressure system from the northwest moved over the silver state, along with an associated cold front. Rain/snow showers along the cold front produce some microburst winds which created a few strong wind gusts.
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NWS Elko, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Nov 11, 11:09 AM PST, 7 hours 2 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV Issued by National Weather Service Reno NV 1109 AM PST Mon Nov 11 2024 .SYNOPSIS...Weak low pressure will allow for scattered rain and snow showers later tonight through Tuesday across central and northern Nevada. Late on Tuesday and Wednesday, high pressure will build into the area. This will be short lived as another round of wintry weather develops later Thursday through Friday and Saturday as a second low pressure system affects northern and central Nevada. Temperatures will trend colder by the upcoming weekend. && .SHORT TERM...Today through Tuesday night. Mid and high level clouds are streaming across northern and central Nevada this early afternoon. KWMC is depicting a broken middle deck of clouds at this time. Satellite loop shows a low pressure circulation west of the area at this time. Moisture and lift ahead of the trough will continue to increase over northwestern Nevada late this afternoon and evening, with scattered rain and snow showers developing. Accumulating snow in the mountain terrain is expected, with one to three inches possible in Humboldt County by Monday evening, though valley locations will remain snow-free. A cold front associated with this trough will push across the forecast area through Tuesday morning. For northern Nevada, snow levels will start around 7,000 feet late this afternoon, dropping to about 5,500 feet by later tonight and early tomorrow morning. Snowfall accumulations may reach up to two inches along Highway 225 in northern Elko County, with one inch or less at Pequop Summit and Emigrant Pass. Central Nevada can expect one inch or less of snow over most passes and summits. While impacts are expected to be minimal, caution is advised on elevated roads through mountain passes, particularly north of I-80, Monday night and Tuesday morning. Winds will increase from the south-southwest at 15-20 mph, with gusts up to 30-35 mph over White Pine County. The upper trough and cold front will exit the region by Tuesday afternoon, with quiet and dry conditions prevailing as high pressure builds over the area. Daytime highs will reach the 40s, with overnight lows in the teens and 20s under partially clearing skies. && .LONG TERM...Wednesday through next Monday. By Wednesday, an upper low pressure is expected to push into the Pacific Northwest, while the upper ridge axis will shift east and away from the region. Highs will be in the 50s to near 60 with lows in the teens and 20s by Wednesday night. On Thursday and Friday, models show the upper trough digging to the southeast and will be pushing east into the area later on Friday morning. For Thursday, highs will be in the 50s and 60s, but will cool considerably on Friday with highs in the 40s as a cold frontal passage is expected. Snow levels Thursday will be about 5500 to 6000 feet in the north to 7000 feet in the central, though it will lower to most valley floors Friday with the cold front. Overall, one inch 48-hour probabilistic snow amounts through this period continue to be highest across central and northeastern Nevada, along the US Highway 50 corridor, and range from 50 to 70 percent. Probability for one inch snowfall in the valley locations north of I-80 have risen to 50 up to 90 percent. Overnight lows both mornings will be in the teens and 20s. Winds will be occasionally breezy both afternoons with gusts to 20 mph. Colder temperatures are possible Saturday as northwest flow and clouds keep a lid on highs for the afternoon period. Here are the probability of temperatures reaching 40 degrees or higher for select locations on Saturday: Austin - 0% Battle Mountain - 40% Elko - 20% Ely - 20% Eureka - 2% Spring Creek - 5% Tonopah - 15% Winnemucca - 35% Snow showers are expected to remain mostly scattered with light accumulations with light winds. Here are the probabilities of greater than 2 inches of snowfall over a 48-hour period by Saturday afternoon: Austin - 55% Battle Mountain - 5% Elko - 15% Ely - 25% Eureka - 45% Spring Creek - 45% Tonopah - 2% Winnemucca - 10% The potential for cold overnight lows will increase if there is snow cover over the area. At this time, readings will be in teens though could reach single digit below zero if there is an inch or so of snow cover for Saturday night. Unsettled conditions continue Sunday with highs in the 30s and 40s and lows in the teens. AVIATION...VFR conditions are expected through later tonight. Look for shower activity to develop from northwest to southeast late tonight into tomorrow with KWMC seeing showers and slight restrictions in VIS as early as 03Z. Deteriorating aviation conditions are expected through tonight as CIGs fall with a cold frontal passage promoting falling snow levels. Snow levels should reach valley bottoms including at KELY and KEKO by sunrise tomorrow. However, probability of accumulating snow of an inch or more remains low overall with KELY having the highest chance at 25% with lower than 10% chance across the I-80 corridor. && .LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories... None. && 99/99/99
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Elko NV
329 PM PST Mon Nov 11 2024
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0211 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ENE Wheeler Peak 39.02N 114.27W
11/11/2024 M59 MPH White Pine NV Mesonet
Station: Mather, Station ID: MTHN2,
Elevation: 9268 feet.
&&The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Station (MTHN2) Mather, Elevation 9268 ft.
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